Ten Days Left to Apply for Federal Assistance for Central Texas Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas - Time is running out to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from the July 2-18 storms and flooding in Central Texas.

The application period ends Sunday, Sept. 28, for those who were affected by the flooding in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties.

There is no cost to apply for FEMA assistance, which may help with serious disaster-related needs including temporary housing and replacement of essential personal property when the damage is not covered by insurance. Grants may also cover disaster-related funeral, medical, dental, moving-and-storage and childcare expenses including money to replace damaged appliances and furnishings.

FEMA works closely with the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides disaster loans to homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes. The deadline to apply for a long-term, low-interest SBA disaster loan is also Sept. 28.

Applying for FEMA assistance and reporting damage to the state are two different processes. Remember to have your email address ready for the FEMA application. You can upload additional paperwork to your FEMA account even after the deadline has passed.

The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Helpline specialists speak many languages and 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.

To view an accessible video, review What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.

Although FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers are closed, you can receive in-person assistance at the following Disaster Outreach Centers. Locations and hours:

• Burnet County AgriLife Building, 607 N. Vandeveer St., Burnet, TX 78611. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Kerr County: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028. Hours: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.
• Kerr County: L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget's Basket), 1551 Texas State Highway 39, Hunt, TX 78024. Hours: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday.
• San Saba (County) Civic Center, 1190 S. Thomas Stewart Dr., San Saba, TX 76877. Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Travis County: Round Mountain Baptist Church, 14500 Round Mountain Rd., Leander, TX 78641. Hours: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday.

To apply for a loan from the Small Business Administration, go to SBA.gov/disaster. You may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email [email protected].

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/