Established in 2022 with a disaster grant from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the Disaster Legal Services Unit (DLSU) offers education and free legal services to low-income individuals affected by a disaster. Our staff conducts outreach to educate the community about common legal issues after a disaster, and the services LANWT provides to help resolve them.
We coordinate with local LANWT offices in responding to disasters to ensure that those impacted by a disaster receive the help they need in a timely manner. The DLSU acquired and distributed Technology Go-Packs throughout our service area to enable staff to respond to a disaster quickly and provide legal services, even in areas where there is a lack of cell service or local power outages. The DLSU provides disaster preparedness education, advises people of their rights and services available after a disaster, and provides legal services in the many legal issues that arise after a disaster.
The DLSU can help eligible individuals with:
Officials warn of potential scams related to the recent Texas floods. Some of the victims' families have received calls by scammers asking for money. Visit our Facebook page for resources and information. For information call our Disaster Assistance Line at 817-339-5391.
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