Legal Assistance Available For Tornado Victims

February 22, 2016

Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Century Business Center located at 150 E. Pond Street in Century on from 9 a.m. to 1 pm. and Friday, February  26 from noon to 4 p.m. to meet with income eligible tornado victims who cannot receive assistance due to outstanding title issues with their homes. Staff will be on hand to accept applications, meet with clients, gather information, and provide advice and services. This service is funded in part by Escambia County.

Additionally, residents may visit Legal Services of North Florida’s office between 8:30 and 3 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 1741 N Palafox St. They may also request an application be mailed by calling (850) 432-8222. For more information, call Legal Services of North Florida at (850) 432-8222.

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One Response to “Legal Assistance Available For Tornado Victims”

  1. Thoughts on February 22nd, 2016 10:46 am

    To put in a claim for assistance you have to have a clear deed with your name on it. If homes were in the family and ownership not legally transferred that will have to be done. This is a first step to make sure you are ready. FEMA says one has three options, Repair, Rebuild or Relocate.