Texas Severe Winter Storms (DR-4586-TX)

Quick Links

Visit the Texas state page for more localized information.

• FEMA Region 6
• Region 6 Twitter
• National Referral List 
• Ready.gov water safety and treatment tips
• FEMA in your language
• Disaster Distress Helpline
• Small Business Administration
• Texas Department of Insurance

Apply for Assistance

If you sustained damage from snow and ice during the winter storms and you have insurance, contact your insurance company and then FEMA. Your insurance claim information is needed to determine eligibility for federal assistance.

• Learn what steps to take before applying for assistance.
• If you are uninsured, the fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no waiting or delays.
• Note: FEMA cannot reimburse you for food lost due to a power failure. However, voluntary organizations in your community may be able to help. You can also call 211 for assistance.

Rumor Control

Rumor: FEMA is paying for hotels if you dial a number for “Texas Disaster Relief”.

Fact: There is a false phone number being shared on social media and text messages saying FEMA is paying for hotels in Texas due to the recent storm. This is a scam. The best information on legitimate sources of help in your area will come from local officials or the Texas Division of Emergency Management. If you are in one of the designated counties, you may apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

February 24, 2021

RUMOR: FEMA will pay for insurance deductibles for disaster survivors.

Fact: FEMA provides financial benefits to eligible applicants who are not insured or underinsured, but those benefits occur after insurance settlement. FEMA can't duplicate benefits from insurance or pay your deductible.

February 21, 2021

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Local Resources

If you need assistance with anything not covered by insurance, local voluntary organizations in your community may be able to help. You can also call 211 for assistance. 

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

• TDI insurance tips following winter storms.
• Look up an insurance company in Texas or call 800-252-3439.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers.

Texas Attorney General

• Report price gouging or any other scams.

Help After A Disaster 

I Applied For Assistance. What's Next?

You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence. You may need to verify your identity or complete a home inspection. 

Learn About the Steps After Applying | Steps To Start Your Recovery Process | Best way to send disaster documents

"Help After a Disaster" Brochures

Translated into 27 languages, the "Help After a Disaster" brochure is a tool that can be shared in your community to help people understand the types of FEMA Individual Assistance support that may be available in disaster recovery.

Download Brochures 

Small Business Administration

To meet the needs of disaster survivors, FEMA partners with other agencies. FEMA works with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and renters in a declared disaster area. You do not need to own a business to apply for a disaster loan. You may receive a phone call to advise you of ways to apply for the Small Business Administration.

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How To Help

Voluntary

Recovery will take many years after a disaster. Cash is the best way to help those in need.

Find a reputable organization through the National Voluntary Organizations Active in a Disaster (NVOAD) website.