Problems caused by natural disasters
Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union counties following the tornadoes on March 14, 2024. If you have a legal problem caused by those storms, here's how to get help.
When a natural disaster strikes in Ohio and the Governor declares a state of emergency, legal aid organizations can provide free legal assistance to Ohioans who were impacted by the disaster.
Common legal problems that can be caused by a natural disaster include:
- FEMA and SBA financial benefits
- Home repair contracts and property insurance claims
- Re-doing wills and other important legal documents destroyed in the disaster
- Price gouging, scams, or identity theft
- Landlord or tenant problems, or threats of foreclosure
- Disability-related access to federal, state, and local disaster programs
Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union Counties
As a result of the tornadoes on March 14, 2024, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union counties. If you are struggling with a legal issue as a result of these tornadoes, contact Legal Aid of Western Ohio for help at (888) 532-1432.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) also provides emergency assistance to low-income families in these counties. If you think you may qualify for emergency assistance, contact your county's ODJFS office.