Disaster Response

Lawyers Mutual of North Carolina is committed to supporting our insureds and their communities in Western North Carolina with disaster recovery.  Below is a list of resources for those in need of legal assistance and other support in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Response Resources for Lawyers

Lawyers Mutual Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide

Lawyers Mutual HELP Team (for LM Insureds)

Risk Management and Disaster Relief Planning: Tips for Making the Survival of Your Law Practice More Likely (NC State Bar Journal, Spring 2018)

ABA Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness

ABA After A Disaster Strikes Checklist

Hurricane Helene FEMA-related Coverage Inquiries

Resources for Lawyers

Disaster Legal Services Volunteer Sign-up Form for Lawyers and Paralegals

NC Court Closings and Advisories

Updates from  NC Governor Roy Cooper

Amended Order from NC Supreme Court on Sept. 30, 2024

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

NC State Bar

NCBA – Natural Disaster Aftermath and Recovery Resources for Lawyers

NCAJ Hurricane Helene Resource Center

Wellness Resources for Law Firms

BarCares

NCLAP

Hurricane Helene - A Wide Wind Field - NCLAP

Resources for the Public

NC Dept. of Emergency Management | Hurricane Helene

Legal Aid of NC | Hurricane Helene Disaster Assistance

Updates from NC Governor Roy Cooper

FEMA | Hurricane Helene

FEMA | NC Disaster Page for Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Region | American Red Cross

Ready NC

Scams and Price Gouging/NC Attorney General’s Office

Support/Donate to Western North Carolina

NC Disaster Relief Fund

Manna Food Bank-Western North Carolina

Legal Aid of NC Hurricane Helene Legal Services Fund

Pisgah Legal Services Hurricane Recovery Fund

NCBF NC Disaster Legal Services Fund

Blue Ridge Public Radio Hurricane Relief Organizations

American Red Cross Hurricane Helene Fund