About the California Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative
California has a free legal resource to help Californians affected by recent disasters such as the 2023 Floods and COVID. The California Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative offers free legal help for survivors of disasters and resources for volunteers. Read more about their services below.Find out how DLAC can helpDLAC offers free legal help with a number of disaster-related issues
Some of the issues that DLAC can help you with include topics related to:
Information also available in Spanish.
DLAC offers free legal help. DLAC does not ask about immigration status.
- The Disaster Legal Assistance Hotline: (888) 382 -3406
- California Free Legal Answers
Other disaster resources
Los Angeles County Bar Association Wildfire News
LACBA has gathered legal resources and information on court closures due to the 2025 wildfires. You can also find volunteer opportunities and additional resources.
Disaster Relief Resources
SF Department of Emergency Management
SF DEM manages the city's emergencies. Their website also has resources on what to do during an emergency.