ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)

People don’t often think about disasters until they actually occur, which leaves them unprepared in times of distress.

Hilary Johnson, Staff Attorney for East River Legal Services, elaborates on what the organization does.

Johnson talks about building connections and spreading the word with community leaders.

Johnson explains the benefit of having an attorney assist you through the FEMA application process.

Johnson lists examples of potential disasters and mentions how they can help during those troubling times.

Johnson shares a simple message for people when facing difficult & confusing circumstances.

Johnson mentions the similarities with disaster legal work.

Johnson describes the timeline & recovery process for people after an event occurs.

For more information on East River Legal Services, please visit erlservices.org, or email Hilary Johnson at hilary@erlservices.org.