For those that did not have flood insurance and were affected by Flooding……

For those that did not have flood insurance and were affected by Flooding……

Flood Response and Disaster Assistance

Today, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas. Federal funding will now be availableto help people recover from the Severe Storms and Flooding that occurred April 17-24, 2016. This funding will be available for residents in Fayette, Grimes, Harris, and Parker Counties.

Apply by phone for FEMA assistance:

  • Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • Call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362).
  • People with speech and hearing disabilities can call: 1-800-462-7585 (TTY).
  • For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call: 1-800-621-3362.

    FEMA can offer two types of assistance:

  1. Housing Assistance – temporary housing and money to help repair or replace your primary residence.
  2. Non-Housing Needs – medical, dental and funeral costs; clothing and household items; tools; home fuel; disaster-related moving and storage; and replacement of a disaster-damaged vehicle. After 24 hours, follow up with FEMA.

    A FEMA inspector should contact you within 10-14 days.