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  Posted by Texas on November 13, 2024 at 9:31 pm

  WNC Helene Resources

  11-13-2024

  Not sure where to turn but need legal support or advice?

  Pisgah Legal Services: FEMA application assistance, benefits, housing issues, consumer issues, and domestic violence protections. http://www.pisgahlegal.org or 828-253-0406

  Legal Aid of North Carolina: Provides free advice and legal counsel regarding natural disaster needs. http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/ or toll-free hotline: (866) 219-LANC or (866) 219-5262

  Additional Info

  Pisgah Legal Services is providing assistance for FEMA applications and appeals, benefits, housing issues, consumer issues, and domestic violence protections, and more.

  On Friday, Nov. 15 Pisgah Legal advocates will be available from 12–3 pm at their office at 62 Charlotte Street in Asheville for a FEMA Denial Clinic. Individuals can also apply on-site for assistance with more complex FEMA appeals. This is a free walk-up event. Please bring your decision/denial letter from FEMA.

  Apply online for other legal services, or call PLS at (828) 253-0406 or toll free 1-800-489-6144.

  Legal Aid of North Carolina stands ready to provide free advice and legal counsel regarding natural disaster needs, including legal representation if necessary, including for civil legal issues involving:

  Filing FEMA claims and appeals

  Replacement of lost or destroyed legal and government documents, including driver’s licenses and identification cards

  Medical and insurance claims

  Home repair contracts

  Utility disputes related to restoration of services

  And more!

  If you need civil legal assistance, please contact Legal Aid of North Carolina via the following toll-free hotline: (866) 219-LANC or (866) 219-5262

  The hotline is available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursdays. Constituents can also apply online at legalaidnc.org/get-help/ between 1:00-4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

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