Providing Legal Assistance in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last week's torrential rainfall and devastating destruction have left many in dire need of assistance. On Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 4:00 p.m ET, Practising Law Institute (PLI) will host a free online live One-Hour Audio Briefing, Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey: Disaster Assistance, to anyone interested in providing Pro Bono legal help to individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey. The On-Demand program will be available on Friday, September 8, 2017.

"Our thoughts are with those in Texas and Louisiana experiencing tremendous hardship due to Hurricane Harvey. It is especially at times like these that our commitment is renewed even more  to provide the legal community with the most effective training possible in order to help those in need," said Anita C. Shapiro, President of PLI. "Our pro bono initiatives continue to include programs on timely and critical subjects as well as other important access-to-justice topics."

During this One-Hour Briefing, expert faculty from FEMA and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services will provide a broad overview of federal disaster assistance, address eligibility criteria for the Individual and Households Program, and offer an outline of the National Flood Insurance Program. The Briefing will also discuss the Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP), filing claims, the most common reasons for FEMA denials, and practice tips to help survivors overcome FEMA denials.

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Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. PLI is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, and was founded in 1933 by Harold P. Seligson. PLI provides the highest quality, accredited continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats. This content is delivered by more than 4,000 volunteer faculty, including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, accountants, corporate counsel, and U.S. and international government regulators. PLI publishes a comprehensive library of Treatises, Course Handbooks and Answer Books, also available through the PLI PLUS online platform. The essence of PLI's mission is its commitment to the pro bono community, with over 78,000 program scholarships awarded last year.

SOURCE Practising Law Institute

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