Governor Abbott Announces Extension for FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Period for Texas Flooding

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that, at his request, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the Individual Assistance registration period for Texans impacted by flooding that occurred over Fourth of July weekend. The Individuals who live in qualifying counties now have until September 28th to submit damages and make claims to FEMA. Qualifying Texans in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties may be eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance program, which provides financial assistance for qualifying disaster-related expenses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Individual Assistance registration period for Texans impacted by flooding has been extended to September 28th at the request of Governor Abbott.
  • Qualifying Texans in 10 counties (Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson) may be eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance program.
  • The program provides financial assistance for qualifying disaster-related expenses, such as damages and losses.
  • Texans can apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
  • Governor Abbott has taken action to provide necessary resources to local officials as they respond to and recover from flooding, including presenting checks to families impacted by the flooding, announcing long-term flood relief funding, and requesting federal disaster assistance.
  • Governor Abbott has also announced the addition of 26 counties eligible for SNAP hot foods and has launched the new Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line.

Statistics:

  • 10 counties (Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson) have been designated for FEMA's Individual Assistance program.
  • $40+ million in long-term flood relief funding efforts have been announced.
  • September 28th is the new deadline for Texans to submit damages and make claims to FEMA.
  • 800-621-3362 is the phone number for Texans to call for FEMA disaster assistance.

Sources:

  • Gov. Greg Abbott, September 2, "Governor Abbott Announces Extension for FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Period For Texas Flooding" (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-extension-for-fema-individual-assistance-registration-period-for-texas-flooding)
  • Texas Governor's Office, no date, "Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line" (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-extension-for-fema-individual-assistance-registration-period-for-texas-flooding)