Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center Opens July 20
Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center Opens July 20
AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Sunday, July 20, in Burnet County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had damage or losses from the severe storms and flooding in Central Texas
Homeowners, renters and eligible non-residents may receive FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance
Survivors with homeowner’s or renter’s insurance should first file a claim with their insurance company as soon as possible
If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance
The Disaster Recovery Center is located at:Burnet Community Center401 E
Jackson St
Burnet, TX 78611Hours: 8 a
m
to 7 p
m
dailyFEMA and the U
S
Small Business Administration are supporting the Texas Division of Emergency Management, which is leading efforts to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance
Center specialists can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and community groups
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs
They are also equipped with assistive technology
If you need a reasonable accommodation or an American Sign Language interpreter, call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish)
You have until Thursday, Sept
4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Here’s how:The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance
govYou may also use the FEMA mobile appCall 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
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 on how to apply, 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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Sat, 07/19/2025 – 21:09