Disaster Preparedness Series: FEMA Denials and What You Can Do

South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program’s Disaster Response Project Coordinator, Heather Sands, Esq., joins AARP Alabama to discuss what happens if FEMA denies a claim after a natural disaster and option on appealing the denial.

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Thank you to Heather Sands, Esq., for providing this information. Ms. Sands serves as SAVLP’s Disaster Response Project Coordinator.  The foregoing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. You should consult with a licensed Alabama lawyer to get advice about your particular situation.

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