The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the registration period for Individual Assistance for Texans affected by flooding during the Fourth of July weekend. The extension comes after a request from Governor Greg Abbott, allowing residents in eligible counties until September 28 to report damages and file claims with FEMA.
“Texas continues to rebuild and recover in the communities impacted by catastrophic floods over the Fourth of July weekend,” said Governor Abbott. “Together, with our federal partners, we will ensure that all Texans who qualify for financial assistance have ample time to apply. I thank FEMA for extending the Individual Assistance registration period to September 28th for Texans who continue to heal from this devastating tragedy.”
Residents in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties may qualify for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. This program offers financial support for disaster-related expenses.
Applications can be submitted online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Disaster Recovery Centers are also available to provide information about applying and accessing services. Local officials have opened outreach centers with help from state, federal, and non-profit organizations.
Governor Abbott has taken several steps in response to the flooding. These actions include presenting relief checks alongside organizations such as Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and announcing over $40 million in long-term flood relief funding efforts with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Additional measures involve securing approvals for disaster declarations and expanding eligibility for various forms of aid across affected regions.
