Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness

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Mission To educate lawyers, bar associations and the justice system prepare for and respond to disasters; assist lawyers recover from disaster; and ensure the rule of law in times of disaster.
Developing in a Floodplain - No Takings Discussion on South Carolina Supreme Court's opinion in Columbia Venture, LLC v. Richland County
Law Practice Today: Disaster Issues Read about the legal issues related to planning for disasters and what happens after one strikes.

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A Guide to Disaster Planning for Bar Associations

A Guide to Disaster Planning for Bar Associations

Disaster planning tool created specifically for Bar Associations 

A Lawyer’s Guide to Disaster Planning

A Lawyer’s Guide to Disaster Planning

Disaster planning tool created specifically for a legal practice.

Surviving a disaster: Are You Prepared?

Video: Surviving a disaster: Are You Prepared?

The Committee's video on disaster preparedness was recently honored with a Gold Stevie® Award.

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