Full Notification

Individuals who had disaster-related damage or losses between May 26 and June 24 and who live
or work in the 24 eligible counties have until Wednesday, Aug. 10, to register for FEMA
assistance.
The counties included in the federal disaster declaration are Austin, Bastrop, Brazoria, Brazos,
Burleson, Eastland, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Hidalgo, Hood, Kleberg, Lee,
Liberty, Montgomery, Palo Pinto, Parker, San Jacinto, Stephens, Travis, Tyler, Waller and
Washington.
Applying for disaster assistance is essentially a two-step process, which ensures consideration
for all FEMA programs and the U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans. First, register
with FEMA, then complete and return the no-obligation SBA loan application, if one is offered.
There is no charge to apply for the loan and if approved, no obligation to accept it.
Disaster survivors in all 24 counties may register for assistance the following ways:
 online at DisasterAssistance.gov
 phone 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also
call 800-621-3362. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and
use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 10
p.m., seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.
 at a disaster recovery center. To find the nearest one, go online to the disaster recovery
center locator at asd.fema.gov/inter/locator.
FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect
eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.
Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance
payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
A free multilingual guide to the types of assistance available can be found at
fema.gov/pdf/assistance/process/help_after_disaster_english.pdf

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the May storms at
fema.gov/disaster/4272; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at
txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.