Texas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Incident Period: Apr 26, 2024 - Jun 5, 2024
Declaration Date: May 17, 2024
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More About This Disaster
The new Individual Assistance updates only apply to disasters declared on or after March 22, 2024. Read about the updates.
Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster
If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance. Learn more about the steps after applying for assistance.
Apply for Disaster Assistance
The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.
Get Immediate Help
Find help with needs that FEMA is not authorized to provide. Check with your local emergency management officials. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.
I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?
After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage to your home and personal property. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage.
FEMA may also request more information to support your eligibility for assistance or information related to your specific disaster-related needs identified in your application. If this is needed, you will receive a letter from FEMA outlining the information needed.
Learn more about what to expect
Review FEMA’s Decision
Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining:
- whether you are approved for assistance
- how much assistance you will receive
- how the assistance must be used
- how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it
The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.
You may have received information about a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan for additional unmet needs. For disasters declared before March 22, 2024, you may need to submit an SBA loan application before being considered for certain types of FEMA assistance. Learn more about SBA loans and how the SBA loan application process relates to FEMA disaster assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions and Rumors
Get answers to frequently asked questions about emergency shelters, disaster assistance, flood insurance and more. Learn more about common disaster-related rumors and the facts you need to jumpstart your recovery. Find information on identifying disaster fraud and how to report it.
Find a Housing Counselor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides support to a nationwide network of housing counseling agencies (HCAs) and certified counselors. HUD-participating HCAs are approved and trained to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs considering their financial situations.
Multilingual Resources
You can find social media graphics with important safety messaging in various languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.
We also have videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on topics including:
Local Resources
Local Information
Local News & Media
Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.
How to Help
Volunteer and Donate
Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.
Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond.
FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters.
Doing Business with FEMA
If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.
If you own a business involved with debris removal and want to work on clean-up efforts in affected areas, please contact the local government in affected areas to offer your services.
Funding Obligations
Individual Assistance | Amount |
---|---|
Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved | $90,718,479.59 |
Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $112,439,870.77 |
Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $203,158,350.36 |
Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 85028 |
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) List
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
Search for the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) closest to you.
League City Rec Center
Address
450 W Walker St
League City, Texas 77573
Galveston
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Notes
Soft opening on 07.25.2024
Hard opening on 07.26.2024
Anderson County Courthouse Annex
Address
703 N Mallard St
Palestine, Texas 75801
Anderson
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM |
Felix Baldree Building
Address
13828 Corpus Christi St
Houston, Texas 77015
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Felix Baldree Building
Address
13828 Corpus Christi St
Houston, Texas 77015
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
West Columbia Civic Center
Address
514 E Brazos Ave
West Columbia, Texas 77486
Brazoria
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
USO
Address
2105 Avenue M
Bay City, Texas 77414
Matagorda
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center
Address
6402 Market St
Houston, Texas 77020
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
SpringSpirit
Address
8526 Pitner Rd
Houston, Texas 77080
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center
Address
6402 Market St
Houston, Texas 77020
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Walker Storm Shelter
Address
455 State Highway 75 N
Huntsville, Texas 77320
Walker
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Innovation Center
Address
250 Live Oak St
Coldspring, Texas 77331
San Jacinto
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center
Address
16600 Pine Forest Ln
Houston, Texas 77084
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Livingston Public Library
Address
707 N Tyler Ave
Livingston, Texas 77351
Polk
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center
Address
16600 Pine Forest Ln
Houston, Texas 77084
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
East Montgomery County Community Development Cente
Address
16401 1st St
Splendora, Texas 77372
Montgomery
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Jasper County Courthouse Annex
Address
271 E Lamar St
Jasper, Texas 75951
Jasper
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
Address
6719 W Montgomery Rd
Houston, Texas 77091
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Howard Civic Center
Address
213 W Court St
Newton, Texas 75966
Newton
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Dallas College Mountainview Campus
Address
4849 W Illinois Ave
Dallas, Texas 75211
Dallas
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Notes
Soft Opening 7/12/24 - 1:00PM
Henderson Senior Center
Address
3344 State Hwy-31
Athens, Texas 75752
Henderson
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
R.B. Hubbard Center "The Hub"
Address
304 E Ferguson St
Tyler, Texas 75702
Smith
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Canton Intermediate School
Address
1190 TX-243
Canton, Texas 75103
Van Zandt
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | Closed |
Sunday: | Closed |
Notes
This center will close permanently on July 26, 2024.
West Dallas Multipurpose Center
Address
2828 Fish Trap Rd
Dallas, Texas 75212
Dallas
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Address
3737 Motley Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75150
Dallas
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Spring Spirit
Address
8526 Pitner Rd
Houston, Texas 77080
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
Address
6719 W Montgomery Rd
Houston, Texas 77091
Harris
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Bellville Police Department Training Center
Address
162 N Chesley St
Bellville, Texas 77418
Austin
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tyler County Emergency Operations Center
Address
201 Veterans Way
Woodville, Texas 75979
Tyler
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Tarver Elementary School
Address
7949 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, Texas 76502
Bell
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Valley View Elementary School
Address
712 S Lee St
Valley View, Texas 76272
Cooke
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Livingston Public Library
Address
707 N Tyler Ave
Livingston, Texas 77351
Polk
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Jasper County Courthouse Annex
Address
271 E Lamar St
Suite 101
Jasper, Texas 75951
Jasper
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
East Montgomery County Community Development Ctr
Address
16401 1st St
Splendora, Texas 77372
Montgomery
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Walker Storm Shelter
Address
455 State Highway 75 N
Huntsville, Texas 77320
Walker
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Hardin County Courthouse Annex
Address
1135 Redwood St
Kountze, Texas 77625
Hardin
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |
Innovation Center
Address
250 Live Oak St
Coldspring, Texas 77331
San Jacinto
Get Directions
DRC Hours
Monday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday: | Closed |