A comprehensive guide to FEMA's post-disaster recovery process including key sources of financial assistance, the technical details of the application process and the steps you’ll take to move efficiently through the process.
A comprehensive guide to FEMA's post-disaster recovery process including key sources of financial assistance, the technical details of the application process and the steps you’ll take to move efficiently through the process.
On July 9, 2024, President Biden approved major disaster declaration DR-4798-TX for Hurricane Beryl to support Texas residents and their families living in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties. Residents with a primary home in these communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl, may be eligible for disaster assistance even if they have already received FEMA assistance for the severe storms that occurred in April 2024.
Serious Needs Assistance, is available to eligible applicants as a one-time $750 payment per household for essential items like food, water, baby formula,breast feeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies, while Displacement Assistance may provide help with housing needs if you cannotreturn to your home because of the disaster.
In addition to Serious Needs and Displacement Assistance, eligible survivors may receive money for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to Hurricane Beryl, but the first step to recovery is to apply.
There are four easy ways to apply:
1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
2. On the FEMAApp for mobile devices,
3. Visiting any Disaster Recovery Center (for locations and hours, go online to fema.gov/drc), or
4. Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT.
Myth vs. Fact Regarding FEMA Disaster Assistance
In the aftermath of a disaster, it’s easy to confuse myth and fact. That’s why it’s important to get your information from a trustworthy source. Learn more about some common myths you may have heard about FEMA Disaster Assistance HERE.
In addition to FEMA resources, the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at local Disaster Recovery Centers. Additional information and details on the location of disaster recovery centers are available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.
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