SVLAS Response to Virginians Impacted by
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene struck Virginia causing widespread damage starting on September 25, 2024. On October 1, 2024, President Biden declared a major disaster with people in the following seven areas now eligible to receive federal disaster assistance – and all of these affected localities are within the service area of Southwest Virginia Legal Aid (SVLAS).
Counties
- Bland
- Carroll
- Giles
- Grayson
- Montgomery
- Pulaski
- Scott
- Smyth
- Russell
- Tazewell
- Washington
- Wise
- Wythe
Cities
- City of Bristol
- City of Galax
- City of Norton
- City of Radford
Often the legal needs of natural disaster victims don’t arise in the immediate aftermath of the event, but they will come up in the weeks, months, and years following the disaster. Know that SVLAS is ready and able to assist you as you navigate your way through FEMA applications, insurance claims, getting official documents, if you are denied emergency benefits from social services, or other legal issues that arise from the disaster.
Apply for assistance from SVLAS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Virginia Tropical Storm Helene – LSC Disaster Website
Justice
It is our mission to champion equal justice for low-income Virginians and to work to remedy the conditions that burden the low-income community.
Quality Service
We provide high quality, courteous and effective legal services to low-income families and individuals facing serious threats to their personal, economic or family stability.
Outreach
We work with others to identify and respond to problems faced by those in the low-income community within our region.
Our Services Are FREE!
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Monday thru Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to Noon and
1:00 to 4:00 p.m
OR
Friday: 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m.
1-888-201-2772
Interpreters Available Upon Request
Over 50+ Years of Experience
Incorporated in January of 1972, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income families in southwestern Virginia.
For fifty years, we have provided free, quality legal services for the people of Southwest Virginia. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience in representing clients and addressing legal problems. Our firm handles family law, domestic violence, consumer law, landlord-tenant disputes, housing law, bankruptcies and protection of government benefits, among others. Our attorneys and staff stand ready to assist you with your legal needs.
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