The resources on this page are completely free and intentionally not copyrighted. Please share, download, print, etc. as many of these as you would like. It’s our hope that these resources become widely circulated to strengthen Oklahomans pre and post disaster.
Sadly, there are people who try to take advantage of others after disasters. To learn tips to avoid contractor scams, click the button below. To learn about other common scams and ways to avoid them, click here.
Knowing your rights can help protect you from landlords who may try to take advantage of the situation or help you communicate with landlords who may not know their responsibilities after a disaster. For a quick tip sheet on renters’ rights, click the button below. For more detailed information on renter’s rights, click here.
During disasters, important documents are often lost. This can cause identification issues which can lead to problems qualifying for disaster benefits. Click the button below to learn how to prevent or recover these documents. For more information on this topic, click here.
This checklist covers the most common legal issues that our team sees after disasters and provides tips on how to overcome or avoid them. You can use this document as a brief test to see if you currently have, or could run into, any legal issues during your recovery. You may also use it to determine if you are legally prepared for these kinds of issues pre-disaster.
Unfortunately, insurance issues are common after disasters. Understanding your policy and what the claim process should normally look like can help prevent many problems. To download an insurance claim tip sheet, click the button below. For more information on submitting an insurance claim after a disaster, click here.
This fun activity kit includes two different level word searches and a children’s coloring book. Have some fun while learning more about disaster recovery topics.
FEMA can be an amazing partner in your recovery, but it is important to know that FEMA does not respond to every disaster. Click on the button below to learn their role in recovery when they are able to help. To learn more about FEMA’s role and how it may impact you overall, click here.
