When disaster strikes, it’s important to know where to turn. Below, we’ve assembled a list of important resources and checklists for Florida law firms immediately after a hurricane or other natural disaster.
Florida Lawyers Mutual
The Florida Bar
Florida Supreme Court & Judiciary
American Bar Association (ABA)
- “After Disaster Strikes”: A Law Firm Checklist
- “The Morning After”: Activating a Disaster Plan After Disaster
Local Florida Government Resources
State of Florida – Government Resources
- Florida Department of Health’s Hurricane Information webpage
- FloridaDisaster.org
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Hurricanes webpage
Federal Government Resources
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- Federal Emergency Management (FEMA)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Department of Health & Humans Services (HHS)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (NamUs)
- FEMA / U.S. Department of Homeland Security Guidance for Private-Sector Business Continuity
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance programs
- FDIC: Natural Disaster Impact on Bank Customers and Operations
- U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Major Disaster News Center
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Guide to Dealing with Disasters and Emergencies
Mental Health & Well-Being
- Florida Lawyers Mutual Lawyer Well-Being Resource Center
- Florida Lawyers Helpline — free, confidential, 24/7 helpline to connect Florida lawyers with mental health professionals
Cyber Crime Risk Management
- Florida Lawyers Mutual Cyber Security Risk Management Resource Center for Florida Lawyers
Volunteering
- American Red Cross
- Salvation Army
- The Florida Bar Foundation’s Florida Pro Bono Matters program
- The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction with the ABA Young Lawyers Section and FEMA, activates a Disaster Relief Hotline in the wake of natural disasters. All Florida Bar members eligible to practice law are also eligible to provide basic civil legal services through this Hotline and can volunteer here.
