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Recovery Assistance
Supporting Our Communities with Recovery Assistance
We are heart-broken by the devastation from recent weather-related events. The damage from these disasters has affected so many lives.
When disasters strike — floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, or storms — the legal challenges that follow can be overwhelming. LegalEASE is here to help employees at our client companies and their families navigate the aftermath with trusted, affordable legal protection during the recovery process.
How LegalEASE Can Help
As always, LegalEASE stands ready to help any employee of our client companies, Plan Members or not, with extra support, consultations, and guidance on handling insurance claims and related legal issues from the recent disasters.
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Our legal benefits cover a wide range of services to help you navigate these difficult circumstances. Our team, along with a network of experienced attorneys, are ready to assist you. We are extending our services to any non-members employed at our client companies who may have been affected as well during this time.
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Immediate Consultations: Help navigating the complexities of the recovery process.
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Guidance on Claims & FEMA: Assistance filing insurance claims or FEMA applications.
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Property Damage: Help addressing property damage issues.
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Injury Claims: Assisting with any personal injury concerns to ensure your rights are protected.
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Document Recovery Assistance: Providing steps to help recover or replace any important documents damaged or lost.
Immediate Action To Take
1. Stay Safe
Avoid floodwaters and downed power lines.
Return only when local officials say it's safe.
2. Call For Help
Dial 911 for emergencies.
Use 2-1-1 for non-emergency assistance, local info & services.
3. Document Everything
Take detailed photos/videos of all damage before any cleanup begins. Keep all repair receipts, hotel stays or emergency purchases and begin a written inventory of losses.
4. Find Shelter
Temporary shelters are always open.
5. Reunite with Loved Ones
Red Cross Reunification Centers are always open.
More Information To Specific Weather-Related Events:
Central Texas/Hill Country Flooding
May 2025, Counties Impacted: Kerr, Travis (Austin), Kendall, Burnet, Williamson, Tom Green
Carolinas Tropical Storm/Flooding
May 2025, Tropical Storm Chantal - Affected Areas: South Carolina (landfall), North Carolina (Alamance, Orange, Chatham counties; Saxapahaw, Mebane, Chapel Hill, Durham)
Southern California Wildfires
Take detailed photos/videos of all damage before any cleanup begins. Keep all repair receipts, hotel stays or emergency purchases and begin a written inventory of losses.
Helpful Links
FEMA: Disaster Recovery Centers
Now open in affected counties.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm | Sat 8am-5pm
Locate closest center near you
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Apply for FEMA disaster assistance and access additional resources to help you recover.
Need Help After a Disaster
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1. Apply For FEMA Assistance
2. Apply For SBA (Small Business Administration) Assistance
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1. Search a shelter near you:
Text "SHELTER" & your zip code to "43362"
2. Search online at
Locate housing near you
Special Benefits for All Employees:
If there is a Plan member with a need for legal help in dealing with any loss related to natural disasters, the plan benefits will be extended to ensure that each member receives the legal coverage they need in order to obtain the benefits to which they may be entitled. This includes extra consultation time, extra time with the attorneys, and extra coverage in the event a dispute arises and need lawyer handling. Non-Plan Members will have the following benefits related to any legal issue that stems from natural disasters:
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Free Initial Consultations with Attorneys
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Discounted Hourly Rates For Attorney Services if Needed
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Use of Our LegalCorner Resources
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Members will receive full benefits for all covered legal matters. LegalEASE is here to ensure affected employees have access to expedited support and resources needed to focus on recovery. We are ready to help as best we can with any of our client's employees, even if they are not LegalEASE Plan Members. All extra services, if needed, should be accessed by calling our Advocate Support Center.
