AUSTIN, Texas – The Kerr County Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are still available to help flood survivors in Central Texas.
At Disaster Recovery Centers, FEMA specialists can explain the types of assistance available to survivors of the July 2-18 flooding, help them update their applications and refer them to other assistance programs. Representatives of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Small Business Administration are also available to help.
Survivors may visit any recovery center to get help or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
| County | Address | Hours/Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Kerr | Hill County Youth Event Center 3785 Memorial Blvd. Kerrville, TX 78028 | Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday Closing permanently Thursday, Sept. 11 |
| Kerr | L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket) 1551 Texas Highway 39 Hunt, TX 78024 | Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday Closed: Sundays |
You have until Sunday, Sept. 28, to apply for FEMA assistance.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily and specialists speak many languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video, visit What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.
To apply for a loan from the Small Business Administration, go to SBA.gov/disaster. You may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov
For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6