Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Flood Survivors in Four More Counties May Apply for Federal Assistance
Flood Survivors in Four More Counties May Apply for Federal Assistance
AUSTIN, Texas – Homeowners and renters in Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch and Menard counties are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance if you were affected by the Central Texas flooding in July
FEMA, the State of Texas and the U
S
Small Business Administration may be able to help with serious disaster-related needs, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss and disaster loans
Previously, Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties were designated for FEMA assistance, meaning survivors with losses in those counties could apply even if they do not live in the county or in Texas
A total of 10 counties are now designated for federal assistance under the major presidential disaster declaration for the July 2-18 severe storms and flooding in Central Texas
Survivors with homeowners’, renters’ and flood insurance are encouraged to file a claim with their insurance carrier as soon as possible
By law, FEMA cannot provide funding for losses covered by your insurance
If your policy does not cover all disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance
FEMA works closely with the Small Business Administration, which provides low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes
You have until Thursday, Sept
4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, which is not the same as reporting your damage to the state
Reporting disaster damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management at damage
tdem
texas
gov helps officials connect you with resources and services
The fastest way to apply to FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance
gov
You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
Lines are open from 6 a
m
to 10 p
m
CT daily
If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service
Helpline specialists speak many languages
Press 2 for Spanish
To apply online or to download an SBA application, go to SBA
gov/disaster
You may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba
gov
The deadline to apply for an SBA physical disaster loan is also Thursday, Sept
4
The last day to apply for an SBA economic injury loan is April 6, 2026
You may also visit any Disaster Recovery Center to receive in-person assistance
To find one close to you, use your ZIP code to search FEMA
gov/DRC
To view an accessible video, visit What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance
For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema
gov/disaster/4879
Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x
com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook
com/FEMARegion6
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Thu, 07/31/2025 – 15:35