News and Media: Disaster 4871

Texas homeowners and renters with losses after the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025, may want more information about their eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance. Here are answers to your frequently asked questions.

If you receive a letter from FEMA and you disagree with FEMA’s decision or award amount, you can appeal the decision. FEMA might need more information to continue processing your application.

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have been staffing Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025. Starting Saturday, June 21, new weekend hours of operation for all seven DRCs are: • Saturdays: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sundays: Closed Weekday hours remain the same: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All DRCs will be closed for the Juneteenth Holiday (Thursday, June 19); and reopen on Friday, June 20, at 8 a.m.

AUSTIN – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Texas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025. Residents and businesses in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties may now apply if they had damage in the March storms.

Texas renters with losses not covered by insurance can apply for federal disaster assistance after the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025. FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans are available to homeowners and renters, including students.