February 2021
February 2021
Page last updated: 6/2021
A severe winter storm hit Oklahoma between February 8th and February 20th, 2021. On February 24th, President Biden declared a major disaster, making federal funding available to individuals and business owners affected.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
*Muskogee county was added on 5/12/2021
Low-income survivors facing legal issues may call (800) 522-8065 between 9:00am and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, local time. You may also call 2-1-1 during any other time to apply for legal services and get assistance for any other issues related to this disaster.
For more information, you can read the press release here.
FEMA Application Deadline
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
* On April 14th, 2021, FEMA approved a 30- day extension. The original deadline had been April 25th.
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s disaster declaration webpage to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Due to the COVID-19 nationwide emergency declared by President Trump and the need to protect the safety and health of all Americans; FEMA will conduct remote home inspections for disaster survivors until further notice.
This fact sheet provides information about that process. It includes links to PDF and plain text versions.
Created by FEMA, this handout provides a basic overview what to expect after you have applied for assistance.
Este folleto, creado por FEMA, brinda una descripción general básica de lo que puede esperar después de haber solicitado asistencia.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
Explore resources from the American Red Cross on how to stay safe and recover from a disaster.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. DRCs are set up in convenient areas after a disaster to make them easier to find.
A DRC may be able to help you:
To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
The Disaster Legal Services hotline is now available in response to damages by Severe Winter Storms on February 8-20, 2021, in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Bar Young Lawyers Division, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is providing free disaster legal assistance to individuals affected by the recent winter storms.
Low-income survivors facing legal issues may call (800) 522-8065 between 9:00am and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, local time. You may also call 2-1-1 during any other time to apply for legal services and get assistance for any other issues related to this disaster.
For more information, you can read the press release here.
(888) 743-5749
To help meet the growing legal needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has teamed up with RingCentral Inc. to create a national hotline to connect the Disaster Legal Services Program (DLS) with those seeking civil legal services.
(405) 416-7000
Professional association of lawyers.
1-888-534-5243
(405) 557-0020
3800 N. Classen Blvd.
Suite 230
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.
(405) 943-6457
4200 Perimeter Center Drive
Suite 222
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.
Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic. Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state’s website. Users will then be emailed when their question receives a response. There is no fee for the use of the system or for the advice and information provided by the attorney. Volunteer attorneys will not answer criminal law questions.
ABA Free Legal Answers is a website operated by the American Bar Association (ABA) and by an entity or entities in the state where the client lives.