TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR CENTRAL TEXAS
FLOODING
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250821/two-weeks-left-apply-federal-assistance-central-texas-flooding]


Release Date: 
August 21, 2025 

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Homeowners, renters and businesses that sustained
damage or losses from the July storms and flooding in Central Texas
have JUST TWO WEEKS to apply for federal disaster assistance. 

Ten counties are designated for federal assistance for the JULY 2-18
floods: BURNET, GUADALUPE, KERR, KIMBLE, MCCULLOCH, MENARD, SAN SABA,
TOM GREEN, TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON.

There is no cost to apply for FEMA assistance and our specialists
offer free guidance on available aid, including money to help with
housing repairs or replacement of damaged appliances and
furnishings.  

The last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is THURSDAY, SEPT.
4, and you will need your email address to apply. This is also the
deadline to apply for a long-term, low-interest disaster loan from the
U.S. Small Business Administration. 

FEMA works closely with the Small Business Administration, which
provides disaster loans to homeowners, renters, nonprofit
organizations and businesses of all sizes.

Keep in mind that applying for federal disaster assistance is not the
same as reporting your damage to the state. Reporting disaster damage
to the Texas Division of Emergency Management
at damage.tdem.texas.gov [https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/] helps
officials connect you with resources and services.

The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online
at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://urldefense.us/v3/__http:/www.DisasterAssistance.gov__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!V9qeEBYrSNZdnN1w1BSQaAnDtEznFBy6nbCyjLlwEVgoobGfHobimOjzCseDAmd-rAAVxALAdw$].
You may also use the FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messages]
or call the FEMA HELPLINE at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 A.M.
TO 10 P.M. CT DAILY. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone
or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.
Helpline specialists speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish.

To receive in-person assistance, you may visit any Disaster Recovery
Center. For locations and hours, use your ZIP code to
search FEMA.gov/DRC [http://www.FEMA.gov/DRC]. To view an accessible
video, review What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA
Assistance
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi_G2vI_fWU&list=PL720Kw_OojlJpbVdjVapVujs8Pl2gx0TC&index=5].

To apply for a loan from the Small Business Administration or to
download an application, go to SBA.gov/disaster
[https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance]. 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 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4879].
Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6
[https://x.com/FEMARegion6] and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6
[https://www.facebook.com/FEMARegion6/]