LEGAL AID
Were you impacted by Oregon’s 2020 wildfires?
Were you denied FEMA assistance? Do you need help with a FEMA appeal?
Do you need help with another legal issue related to the wildfires?
Oregon’s legal aid offices – through the Oregon Law Center, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, and the Center for NonProfit Legal Services, Inc. – provide free civil legal services to low-income and elderly Oregonians in all 36 Oregon counties in 17 communities. Legal aid prioritizes civil needs involving food, shelter, medical care, income maintenance, and physical safety.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon’s Disaster Relief Program assists low-income Oregonians who were impacted by the 2020 wildfires. We provide free legal assistance on many wildfire-related legal issues, including denials of FEMA assistance.
To find out if you qualify for our services, please call our Wildfire Disaster Relief Hotline: (844) 944-2428. Our hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday (9AM to 4PM) and Friday (9AM to 11:30AM). Spanish speaking staff is available.
If you do not qualify for legal aid assistance, you may seek free legal advice and help with your FEMA appeal through the Oregon State Bar’s Disaster Legal Assistance Hotline: (800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763. You can also visit https://www.osbar.org/public/
LASO Wildfire Disaster Relief Hotline
FEMA Appeals
An initial decision letter from FEMA denying assistance is not the last word.
Upcoming Events & Recent News
FEMA Re-engament Programs
If you have already applied for Federal Disaster Assistance with FEMA, but still have questions about your application, HELP IS STILL AVAILABLE! In-person appointments will be available in the following events.
REMINDER: Walk-in appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Masks or face coverings are required for entry and service. Sign language and Spanish interpreters available upon request.
Lincoln County
North Lincoln Fire and Rescue District 1, Station 1300 381 N. Old Scenic Hwy 101 Otis, OR 97368
June 18th – June 21st
Friday (18th) & Monday (21st): 9am – 7pm
Saturday (19th) & Sunday (20th): 10am – 8pm
Lane County
June 25th – June 28th
July 9th – July 12th
Clackamas County
July 16th – July 19th
More information to come for Lane and Clackamas County events.
The latest wildfire insurance town hall was held on Thursday, April 29. A recording of it is available on the division’s video page.
The division’s wildfire insurance page has resources and contact information to help answer many of your wildfire insurance questions.
