After the disastrous Colorado flood, there are many legal issues that still remain. Evacuations are still underway after last week’s severe flooding that, as of Tuesday, had left eight people dead and at least 1,600 homes destroyed, Reuters reports.
President Obama declared the area a major disaster over the weekend, and has set aside federal funds and resources to aid the state in its recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also issued a news release summarizing some of the federal aid programs available.
Here are five legal issues that Colorado flood victims may need to address:
For those in the Colorado flood disaster zone, legal help is on the way. The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado is planning to offer disaster legal services; keep your eye on the Foundation’s website to learn when those services will be available in your area.
Related Resources:
- Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? (FindLaw)
- Flood Recovery: Safety Issues and Flood Insurance (FindLaw’s Injured)
- Get Flood Insurance Before You Need It (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- 7 Signs a Used Car Is Flood-Damaged (FindLaw’s Injured)
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