LegalEASE, A Legal Access Company
Supporting our communities with recovery assistance.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Recovery from disasters TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL FLOODING
We are heart-broken by the devastation of the recent flooding events in Central North Carolina from Tropical Storm Chantal. 


As always, LegalEASE stands ready to help any employee in any of our client companies, Plan Members or not, with extra help, consultation, and advice in dealing with the insurance claims or insurance companies related to flooding loss.
Our legal benefits cover a wide range of services to help you navigate these difficult circumstances. Our team, along with a network of experienced attorneys, are ready to assist. We are opening our services up to any non-members employed at our client companies who may have been affected as well during this time.

How LegalEASE Can Help:  
  1. Immediate Consultations: Help navigating the complexities of the recovery process.
  2. Guidance on Claims & FEMA:  Assistance filing insurance claims or FEMA applications.
  3. Property Damage:  Help addressing property damage issues.
  4. Injury Claims:  Assisting with any personal injury concerns to ensure your rights are protected.
  5. Document Recovery Assistance:  Providing steps to help recover or replace any important documents damaged or lost. 

 
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guidance to additional resources to help you recover. 

Need Help After a Disaster
1. Apply For FEMA Assistance

2. Apply For SBA (Small Business Administration) Assistance

 
Follow Latest Updates
To find the most current updates follow

North Carolina Emergency Management
 
FEMA: Locate Closest Disaster Recovery Centers
Now open in affected counties across Central North Carolina.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm | Sat 8am-5pm 


Locate closest center near you
RED CROSS: Housing & Shelter
1. Search a shelter near you:
Text "SHELTER" & your zip code to "43362" 

2. Search online at

Locate housing near you

Local Transportation Assistance: Call NC 2-1-1 for ride services or updates
 
PDF icon - Download Comprehensive Guide of Additional Resources for Members - updates as of Monday, July 7th at 10:00 AM CST

 
EMAIL US FOR HELP
Financial Aid and Donations
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund  
Central North Carolina Relief

Local Aid Orgs:
1. Feeding the Carolinas
2. United Way of the Greater Triangle
3. Wake County Disaster Response Fund


In-Kind Donations (drop-off locations at):
1. Sanford Civic Center
2. Fuquay-Varina YMCA
3. Raleigh Rescue Mission (hygiene kits, cleaning supplies — no clothing)



 
Immediate Action To Take:
1. Stay Safe
Avoid floodwaters and downed power lines.

Return only when local officials say it's safe.

 
2. Call For Help
Dial 911 for emergencies.

Use NC 
2-1-1 for non-emergency assistance, local info & services.

 
3. Document Everything
Take detailed photos/videos of all damage before any cleanup begins. Keep all repair receipts, hotel stays or emergency purchases and begin a written inventory of losses.
 
4. Find Shelter
Temporary shelters open:

1.  Lee County High School (Sanford)
2.  Lillington Baptist Church (Lillington)
3.  Chatham Central High School (Bear Creek/Siler City)
4.  Fuquay-Varina Community Center (Fuquay-Varina)
 
5. Reunite with Loved Ones
Red Cross Reunification Centers open:

1.  Raleigh Convention Center (Wake County)
2.  Chatham County Recovery Site (Siler City)
 

Special Benefits for All Employees:

If there is a Plan member with a need for legal help in dealing with any loss related to Tropical Storm Chantal and flooding in Central North Carolina, the plan benefits will be extended to ensure that each member receives the legal coverage they need in order to obtain the benefits to which they may be entitled. This includes extra consultation, extra time with the attorneys, and extra coverage in the event a dispute arises and need lawyer handling. Non-Plan Members will have the following benefits related to any legal issue that stems from Tropical Storm Chantal flooding:

 
free initial consultations
discounted rates
additional services online to search for attorneys

Members will receive full benefits for all covered legal matters. LegalEASE is here to ensure you have the support and resources you need to focus on recovery. We are ready to help as best we can with any of our client's employees, even if they are not LegalEASE Plan Members. All extra services, if needed, should be accessed by calling our Advocate Center.

Sincerely,
signatureBOB
Robert L. Heston, Jr.
CEO, LegalEASE
Email: Membersupport@legaleaseplan.com
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