The federal government is providing more help to residents who are trying to rebuild their communities after the Guadalupe River floods.
In a statement on Thursday, FEMA explained that its Disaster Care Management program offers case managers to help survivors with free legal advice.
The State Bar of Texas manages the legal services program, which offers free legal advice. It also offers a 24/7 hotline: 800-504-7030. If there is no answer, leave a message.
"Survivors can get advice on how to replace lost documents," the statement explained. "Lawyers can also answer insurance questions and advise about landlord-tenant issues, home repair contracts and contractors."
FEMA funds the overall program, which offers help to residents in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties.
Case managers can assess damages to homes and help find temporary shelter. They can also help make sense of FEMA programs and "communicate with insurance companies, adjusters and utility companies."
The FEMA hotline is 800-621-3362 and is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.