Weather Emergency
Links to Free Legal Help After a Weather-Related Emergency.
This page provides information on how to find local, state, and national resources if you need legal help after a flood, wildfire, tornado, or other weather-related emergency. Looking for information on the coronavirus? Click here.
Statewide Resources
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
Find information about the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and available resources after a disaster hits.
Tennessee Attorney General - Protecting Consumers Page
Following a natural disaster, victims may come across predatory home repair rip-offs. The Tennessee Attorney General's Office protects consumers and businesses from those who engage in unfair or deceptive business practices. Find consumer information or file a complaint at the link above.
National Resources:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Find information about natural disasters from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the above resource.
Apply for Government Disaster Relief Benefits
You can apply for assistance and government disaster relief benefits at the above link. Enter your city and state or ZIP code to see if your area has been declared for Individual Assistance.
Currently Open Red Cross Shelters Nationwide
If you have been affected by a disaster, you can find open Red Cross Shelters near you using this resource. Find out if you are eligible, what you can bring, and the services offered.
Free Legal Advice:
If you are in Tennessee, the website, TN Free Legal Answers, allows you to ask a lawyer for help with a legal issue at no cost. It is fast and easy, and all you need is a computer. This is a FREE service for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
How it works:
- You will answer a few questions to see if you qualify for their service. If you qualify, you will have the option to create an account.
- If you qualify, you will then ask their volunteer attorneys your non-criminal legal question.
- Once your question receives a response, you will get an email. You will need to sign into the website to read your response and ask any additional questions.
Additional Statewide Resources
Standard Court Forms for all of Tennessee
This resource contains standard court forms that are approved for all counties of Tennessee. If you need help filing one of these forms, you can ask a lawyer in your area.
