(FLORIDA) - Residents of Central Florida and Puerto Rico are invited to join the L.E.A.R.N. (Legal Expertise, Assistance, Rights-education, and Navigation) disaster webinar awareness campaign, a comprehensive four-part series aimed at empowering households to better prepare for future disaster events and navigate the legal challenges they bring.
The series is a collaborative effort co-hosted by SBP and Latino Justice, with vital support from partners including Florida Rural Legal Services, Community Legal Services, the Resiliency Law Center, and Equal Justice Works.
Thanks to a grant through the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program, the series will be presented in English, with translations available in Spanish and Haitian-Creole.
First Webinar: Disaster Insurance Prep
The first webinar, "Disaster Insurance Prep 101," will take place on July 9 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. EST. Participants will learn essential tips for securing the right disaster insurance coverage ahead of storm season and receive legal guidance on resolving insurance claim disputes after a disaster. Experts from SBP and Community Legal Services will deliver short presentations followed by a Q&A session.
On July 30, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. EST, the second webinar, "Renter Prep 101: Preparing Renters for Disasters," will provide renters with crucial information on how to prepare for disaster events and understand their rights as tenants in the aftermath of a disaster.
Third Webinar: Contractor Prep 101
The third installment, "Contractor Prep 101: Avoiding Contractor Fraud after Disasters," is scheduled for August 20, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. EST. This session will equip participants with strategies to avoid contractor fraud, a common issue during disaster recovery when unscrupulous contractors often target affected areas.
Final Webinar: Language Accessibility 101
The series concludes with "Language Accessibility 101: Resources For Navigating Disaster Assistance" on September 10, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. EST. This webinar will offer valuable tips for non-English speakers on how to access disaster assistance and relief resources.
By attending these webinars, participants will gain vital knowledge to improve their disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. For more information and to register, visit The L.E.A.R.N. Disaster Preparedness Webinar Series (google.com)