Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has been delivering a broad range of civil legal services to 114 counties in North and West Texas since 1951.
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LANWT staff are present today from 10AM - 2PM at 5657 Mariner Dr, Dallas, TX at the Dallas National Preparedness Fair. Come see the Legal Aid Express and learn about our disaster legal aid services.
LANWT staff will be present this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM to share information on our services and take applications for our services.
Two Evacuation Centers are open for those impacted by the Ross Fire in Jack and Palo Pinto Counties. The first center is located at the Twin Lakes Community Activity Center is located at 1114 TX-59, Jacksboro, TX 76458.
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As crews battle numerous wildfires across the state, including the Ross Fire in North Texas, do your part to help!
📍Avoid all activities that cause sparks and open flames
📍Heed official warnings
📍Prepare travel essentials for you and your family
📍Know your evacuation routes
LANWT staff are present at the Multi Agency Resource Center today until 4 PM today at the Amarillo College West Campus – Building B located at 6222 SW 9th Ave in Amarillo to provide information to those affected by the fires in Potter County.
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Ensure legal hurdles don’t surprise you after disasters.
For survivors, responders, and support orgs, understanding legal issues can mean a smoother road to recovery.
Join Cornelia Alvarez of @lanwt at #TheConferenceTX to learn about Legal Aid in Texas.
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LANWT staff are onsite today and tomorrow at the Parker County DAC at Couts Methodist Church in Weatherford from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer info on post-disaster legal aid services. You can also call our Disaster Assistance Line at 817-339-5391.
A Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is open in Weatherford to offer help to those affected by the tornadoes. The DAC is located at Couts Methodist Church gym, 802 N Elm St, Weatherford. The DAC is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until May 9.
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🚨SHELTER OPEN🚨
The American Red Cross North Texas Region is actively responding to the latest wave of storms that moved through Johnson, Palo Pinto and Parker counties last night.
The Red Cross has opened a shelter in Mineral Wells for residents who have been impacted by the storms.
📍Mineral Wells First Baptist Church | 100 SW 4th Ave
✅Everyone is welcome at a Red Cross shelter, and all disaster assistance is free.
🔴If you have been impacted and need assistance, please call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Please continue to check our page for additional updates.
The Legal Aid Express is present at the Denton County 3rd Annual Preparedness Fair today from 10 am to 2 pm at the Denton County Administrative Court Building. Come learn about our disaster legal services.
LANWT staff and the Legal Aid Express will be present on Saturday. Come by to get a tour of the Legal Aid Express and learn about our disaster legal services. We will be present from 10 am to 2 pm.
If you were affected by the flooding over the 4th of July in Texas, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for assistance to September 28. If you received a claim denial or other correspondence from FEMA, call our Disaster Assistance Line for help at 817-339-5391.
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📢Texas: The Tom Green County Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. FEMA specialists are available to help flood survivors at other sites.
Learn more: fema.gov/press-release/20250…
ALT FEMA announces permanent closure of disaster recovery centers with info on how to get assistance online or by phone
Do you live in a county impacted by recent flooding?
8/15 UPDATE: The San Saba Disaster Recovery Center shuts down on Monday, August 18. For more information visit: fema.gov/.../san-saba-and-tr…...
If you need help, call our Disaster Assistance Line at 817-339-5391.
Our staff will be on site this week from 10-2 at the San Saba DRC. Those affected would will be able to apply for assistance until 9/4. If you have applied for assistance and received a denial call our Disaster Assistance Line at 817-339-5391.
TX: Travis County Disaster Recovery Center closes permanently Aug. 13, San Saba County on Aug. 18. FEMA specialists will still be available to help flood survivors that had damage or losses from the July 2-18 storms & flooding in Central Texas.
Learn more: fema.gov/press-release/20250…
ALT FEMA announces permanent closure of disaster recovery centers with contact info for assistance. You can still get assistance. Visit: disasterassistance.gov call: 800-621-3362
LANWT staff will be at the San Saba Civic Center, 1190 S Thomas Stewart Dr., from 10 am to 2 pm 8/11 through 8/15, to offer info on post-disaster legal aid services. You can also call our Disaster Assistance Line at 817-339-5391.
When disasters happen, Legal Aid orgs work together to get people the assistance they need during and, most importantly, after. We help replace lost or damaged documents, & with FEMA claims or denials and insurance questions. Visit LegalAidTx.org for more info.
Legal aid is vital after disasters. In Texas, our grantees Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas are delivering critical, on-the-ground support to survivors, supported by volunteer lawyers.
Read how they are stepping up: texaslawbook.net/p-s-legal-a…
If you were affected by recent flooding & live in Region 6, FEMA set a deadline of 9/4 to apply for assistance. See info here: fema.gov/press-release/20250…
If you have have questions or later receive a claim denial from FEMA, you can call our Disaster Assistance Line at 817-339-5391.
🚨Texas homeowners, renters, and businesses in affected counties that had damage or losses from the July 2-18 storms and flooding in Central Texas have until Sept. 4 to apply for FEMA assistance.
Learn more: fema.gov/press-release/20250…
ALT Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is one month away with three application methods: online, app, or phone call. Online: DisasterAssistance.gov The FEMA App Call: (800) 621-3362