Before Disaster

Before Disaster

We help disaster survivors in the Tampa Bay area with disaster-related legal and social need problems such as insurance denials, contractor issues, consumer and debt problems, housing issues, advance directives, and other legal and social need matters.

Common Questions

Disaster Legal Aid Helpline

The Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline is available to eligible residents living in Florida. Get help with FEMA assistance, SBA assistance, insurance claims, contractor issues, eviction, home title and ownership, and more.

To apply for services, call (833) 514-2940, available 24 hours a day. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply online anytime.

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Disaster Legal Aid Helpline

Hurricane & Disaster Relief Videos

These videos provide information that may help you in times of a disaster.

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Hurricane

Apply for Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257  to apply for service.
Or complete our online application  and we will call you back.
Florida Senior Legal Helpline:  (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline:  (866) 486-6161
TTY:  (800) 955-8771