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Government and Nonprofit Organizations Roles in Major Natural Disaster Assistance in Missouri
When a natural disaster, such as flooding or tornados occur in Missouri and the President of the United States makes a major disaster declaration, the following governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations are available to assist the survivors of the disaster.
Roles of the Federal Government
Flood and tornado survivors are encouraged to call "United Way 2-1-1” to connect with vital resources, such as legal assistance, shelter, clothing, and assistance with cleanup of homes and debris during a declared natural disaster.
SEMA's mission is to protect the lives and property of all Missourians when major disasters threaten public safety in any city, county or region of Missouri. SEMA responds to two types of disasters - natural and those caused by man. Natural disasters are major snow and/or ice storms, floods, tornadoes and/or severe weather, as well as a potential major earthquake along Missouri's New Madrid Fault. Man-made disasters, also known as technological emergencies, may include hazardous material incidents, nuclear power plant accidents and other radiological hazards.
This manual was prepared to better orient volunteer lawyers with the pro bono Disaster Legal Service (DLS) program for victims of natural disasters occurring in the state of Missouri. Through this program, volunteer attorneys provide legal services to eligible individuals following a major disaster declaration. The text of this manual can be read relatively quickly. We encourage you to read the entire manual and to introduce your colleagues so that they will become familiar with the program and volunteer to help.
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You are considered an adult in Missouri at 18 years of age. Under 18 you are considered a minor.
What is the law in Missouri concerning the emancipation of a minor?
Learn when and how minors are treated as adults in Missouri. Click on the following link: FindLaw
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WASHINGTON – The $1.3 trillion spending package passed by Congress this week and signed by the President today includes an increase of $25 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). LSC is the nation’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
The legislation allocates $410 million for LSC, an increase of $25 million from its funding level for the past two fiscal years and its highest appropriation since 2010.
Cup of Justice Golf Classic Sponsored by The Bar Plan
Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) is hosting its annual Cup of Justice Golf Classic Tournament on Monday, September 17, 2018. The event will be held at Highland Springs Country Club, Springfield, Missouri, and sponsored by The Bar Plan. Registration and lunch will begin at Noon. The four person scramble shot gun start tournament will begin at 1:30 p.m. Registration fee is $600 per team. Mulligans are available.
The Warren E. Hearnes Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, October 5, 2018. The tournament will be held at the Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter, MO. All proceeds of the tournament support Legal Services of Southern Missouri's mission of providing equal access to justice in Southeast Missouri.
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