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We assessed their health and social service needs, as well as related service access experiences, during and after natural disasters using a combined inductive\u2013deductive approach. Participants described a range of service-related needs related to illicit drug use, poverty, neighborhood disadvantage, acute and chronic health problems, and housing insecurity. They endorsed decreased access to medical and substance-related services and difficulty accessing disaster relief aid. Interviews highlighted the importance of mutual aid for sharing harm reduction supplies and meeting practical needs. 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