North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) is hosting a distance-learning CLE, entitled  Disaster Legal Help – FEMA Individual Assistance and Helping Applicants with Denials on October 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern.

The recent disaster declaration in four counties (Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union) in Pennsylvania allows those who suffered critical needs and losses to apply for assistance with home repairs, property losses, and other allowable requests. Some requests are denied in part or in full and applicants have a right to appeal these decisions.

Get training on the nature of appeals, documentation needed, and the appeals process. FEMA rules were updated in March 2024 to improve the coverage available, so if you’ve had this training before, you may want an update this year to help victims of Tropical Storm Debby and be prepared to help those recovering from local and regional disasters.

PRESENTER:
Shrushti Kothari, Esquire
Disaster Grants Program Counsel
Office of Program Performance, Legal Services Corporation 

This CLE is presented at no cost for Civil Legal Services advocates and Pro Bono Lawyers interested in assisting clients through referrals from NPLS and NWLS.