FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for Texans Affected by Hurricane Beryl

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Information in this release was obtained from FEMA and Interfaith and is included here as a courtesy. The Woodlands Township does not manage this disaster assistance program and any questions related to this program should go through FEMA directly.

FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for Texans Affected by Hurricane Beryl

Texans who have disaster-related needs due to Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. FEMA disaster assistance is designed to address the essential needs of households by covering necessary expenses and serious needs that are uninsured or underinsured, supporting recovery efforts. Currently, residents living in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties may be eligible for disaster assistance.

Individuals and families may be eligible to receive:

• Serious Needs Assistance: A one-time payment of $750 per household to cover essential items such as food, water, baby formula, breastfeeding supplies, medication and other emergency necessities.
• Displacement Assistance: Financial aid to address housing needs for those unable to return to their homes due to the disaster. This assistance can be used for temporary lodging in hotels, staying with family or friends, or other housing solutions while seeking permanent accommodations.

In addition to Serious Needs and Displacement Assistance, eligible residents may receive money for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to Hurricane Beryl.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance There are four ways to apply for and learn about other available forms of assistance.

• Online: Visit gov
• FEMA App: Available for mobile devices, including a Disaster Recovery Center locator feature.
• Disaster Recovery Centers: For locations and hours, please visit gov/drc.
• FEMA Helpline: Call 1-800-621-3362, available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Due to high call volumes, applying online at gov is the quickest option. Assistance is available in most languages. Relay service users should provide FEMA with the appropriate relay number. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance - YouTube.

Residents who previously applied for and received FEMA assistance for severe storms in April are still eligible to apply for assistance for Hurricane Beryl-related damages if their primary residence is in one of the declared counties.

Reporting Property Damage Residents in any Texas county who experienced property damage are encouraged to report their damage using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s online Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov.

Community Recovery Efforts Residents may receive free services to clean up their homes from Crisis Cleanup by calling 979-217-3791. The hotline is open through July 19, 2024, and can connect people with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and the faith-based community who may be able to assist.

Interfaith of The Woodlands offers assistance to neighbors requesting food or financial assistance for basic needs. Contact Interfaith during regular business hours at 281-367-1230 or email fs@woodlandsinterfaith.org.

Township Resources For more information and updates on Hurricane Beryl's response, impact, and recovery, please visit the Township’s Hurricane Beryl Storm Recovery Webpage. A Frequently Asked Questions section is also available to address common concerns and inquiries from the community.