In a statement on July 31, FEMA announced that "homeowners and renters in Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch and Menard counties are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance if you were affected by the Central Texas flooding in July."
It added that the state and federal government, along with the U.S. Small Business Administration, can help residents with "temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss and disaster loans."
It added that previously, "Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties were designated for FEMA assistance, meaning survivors with losses in those counties could apply even if they do not live in the county or in Texas. A total of 10 counties are now designated for federal assistance under the major presidential disaster declaration for the July 2-18 severe storms and flooding in Central Texas."
Residents are encouraged to file a claim with their insurance companies first. If the companies can't cover all the expenses, FEMA may be able to step in to cover what remains. People have until Sept. 4 to apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
