Call the Disaster Legal Hotline: 1-866-761-4692
When do you accept calls?
The hotline is open 24 hours a day.
Who is eligible?
Survivors of severe weather who are experiencing legal problems.
What kind of help is available?
Legal Problems may include issues such as:
- FEMA denials
- problems with insurance
- landlord/tenant issues
- unemployment benefits denials
- employment issues
- contractor issues
- identity theft
This is a call-back hotline.
After calling, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.
Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.
Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.
Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid’s guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.
You can also email us at disaster@iowalaw.org.