Participants prioritized key areas for improvement and addressed the increased ability to serve disaster survivors because of the Florida Bar’s Rule on IOTA funding, and funds set aside by Funding Florida Legal Aid specifically to serve disaster survivors.

A roundtable discussion that convened leaders from across Florida to explore strategies for enhancing legal aid for disaster survivors was recently hosted by Community Legal Services in October 2024 at its Orlando office.

The event united representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Access to Justice, Osceola County Emergency Management, bar associations, and legal aid organizations, all dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Floridians in the aftermath of disasters.