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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from July 2 and continuing.
The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Kerr County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is also available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Kerr County.
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number. If you were affected by multiple disasters, you should apply separately for each disaster. When two or more disasters are declared in the same state, FEMA ensures survivors receive all assistance they're eligible for while preventing duplication of federal benefits.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879.
Editor’s Note (Updated July 10 at 2:05 p.m.): The registration link sent on July 8 was previously inaccessible due to a technical issue, but the issue has been resolved, and the link is fully functional with no registration required. Those who are interested in participating can now use the link, FEMA Zoom (see meeting codes below), to join any of the Preliminary Damage Assessment Process trainings listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
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FEMA published an updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide, which defines how state, local, tribal and territorial government officials and FEMA staff collect, validate, quantify and document the cause, location and details of damage following a disaster.
To help states, local governments, tribal nations, territories and the emergency management community better understand the Preliminary Damage Assessment process, FEMA is offering virtual training sessions at 10 a.m. on the following dates:
- July 14, 10-11 a.m. ET.
- July 22, 10-11 a.m. ET.
- July 29, 10-11 a.m. ET.
- Aug. 7, 10-11 a.m. ET.
The course will prepare participants to effectively conduct joint preliminary damage assessments with FEMA and is open to all interested personnel.
To participate in one of the training sessions, visit FEMA Zoom and use the codes below:
- Meeting ID: 161 5791 3048
- Passcode: 2025
Arkansas Survivors Affected by March Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until July 14
Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas of Arkansas (DR-4865-AR) that were affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 14-15, should apply for federal disaster assistance by Monday, July 14.
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4865.
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Survivors in Designated Areas in Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until July 22
On May 21, President Donald J. Trump approved five major disaster declarations for individuals who sustained losses in designated areas of Mississippi (DR-4874-MS), Missouri (DR-4867-MO), Arkansas (DR-4873-AR), Oklahoma (DR-4866-OK) and Texas (DR-4871-TX).
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance by Tuesday, July 22.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit Current Disasters | FEMA.gov.
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Kentucky Survivors Affected by May Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Tornadoes Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until July 23
Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas of Kentucky (DR-4875-KY) who were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, should apply for federal disaster assistance by Wednesday, July 23.
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4875.
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Kentucky Survivors Affected by Spring Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes and Mudslides Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until July 25
Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas of Kentucky (DR-4864-KY) who were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and mudslides from April 2-May 16, should apply for federal disaster assistance by Friday, July 25.
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4864.
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