ABA disaster response resources for lawyers
Learn how you can disaster-proof your firm and how lawyers can help with recovery efforts.
Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness
Our mission is to educate lawyers, bar associations and the justice system to help prepare for and respond to disasters; provide resources to and assist lawyers and the public recovering from disasters; and ensure the rule of law in times of disaster.
Hurricane Florence Hotline Numbers
North Carolina residents: 1-833-242-3549 South Carolina residents: 1-877-797-2227 ext. 120
ABA Journal Resources for Disaster Response
Stay up-to-date on natural disaster legal news with the ABA Journal’s coverage
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A Guide to Disaster Planning for Bar Associations
Disaster planning tool created specifically for Bar Associations.
A Lawyer's Guide to Disaster Planning
Disaster planning tool created specifically for a legal practice.
ABA Policy
In recent years, the Standing Committee has adopted numerous policies related to disaster preparedness and response in the areas listed below. Please see summary of these policies that cover 2003 – 2017, with links to view the full text of each policy.
Read - MoreSurviving a Disaster: Are you Prepared?
The Committee's video on disaster preparedness was recently honored with a Gold Stevie® Award.