Oklahoma Severe Storms, 2024
Starting in April of 2024, Oklahomans were impacted by severe storms which caused several tornados in multiple parts of Oklahoma. FEMA has issued a Federal Declaration number of DR-4776-OK. The following counties in Oklahoma are currently available to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: Carter, Hughes, Murray, Okmulgee, Osage, Pontotoc, Washita, and Love. Public Assistance is available for Hughes, Murray, Okmulgee, Osage, and Love counties. You can apply for assistance using www.disasterassistance.gov. If you were impacted by the April 2024 storms, you may have disaster related civil legal issues. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services provide free civil legal services to eligible disaster survivors. More information can be given through the LASO Disaster Hotline or by applying online.
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has been opened at the Murray County Expo Center- Extension Office located at 3490 Highway 7 West, Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086. Current hours for the DRC are Sunday-Saturday 7AM- 7PM. The Disaster Recovery Center is there to provide disaster survivors with information regarding FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and receive updates on applications. There will also be staff available from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services on site to help with any legal issues that you may encounter.
Additional updates and information will be added as it becomes available.
Legal Aid Disaster Hotline: 888-602-8494
- FEMA Appeals and Recoupments
- Titles and Proof of Ownership Issues
- Foreclosure Prevention
- Eviction
- Family Law
- Wills and Trusts
- Disability Applications
- Insurance Claims and Coverage
- Contractor Fraud
*For more information on the topics listed above, click here.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. (LASO) is a nonprofit that maintains a legal services unit devoted to providing free civil legal services to those experiencing civil legal issues due to the storms. These services are free to income eligible survivors.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
3800 North Classen Blvd, Suite 230
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
- Title/land issues
- Lost documents
- Wills, Powers Of Attorney, Advanced Directives, and Probates
- Indian Child Welfare Issues
*For more information on the topics listed above, click here.
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. (OILS) is a nonprofit organization that offers free services to eligible low-income tribal members who are enrolled in one of Oklahoma’s Federally recognized tribes. If you are an enrolled member of a Federally recognized tribe and are seeking disaster legal assistance, please click here to visit the OILS page for further information.
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.
4200 Perimeter Center Dr, Ste 222
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
