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Natural Disasters

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Learn about your rights and options if you have experienced a natural disaster in Montana.
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Information

Changes in FEMA guidelines in 2025

By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

This article goes over changes in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines for 2025. These changes affect individual survivors, families, localities, and states.

**Disclaimer (Updated on 3/17/2026)**
Due to ongoing changes and developments within FEMA policies and procedures, this guidance continues to evolve. We will update this information as new details become available.

Heartland Disaster Help

By: Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Heartland Disaster Help is a project created by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to help residents in the Heartland of the United States prepare for potential disasters, including flooding, wind, fire, and extreme heat events.

LIHEAP Program Overview

By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

Brief overview of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) eligibility and benefit guidelines.

Resources for Disaster Survivors

By: Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

The Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center put together a list of the resources available to those who have been affected by a natural disaster. The topics include disability rights, disaster benefits and assistance, disaster unemployment assistance, tax relief, and more.