The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for Texans affected by flooding over the Fourth of July weekend to apply for Individual Assistance. The extension, granted at the request of Governor Greg Abbott, moves the registration deadline to September 28. Residents in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties are eligible to apply for this federal aid.
“Texas continues to rebuild and recover in the communities impacted by catastrophic floods over the Fourth of July weekend,” said Governor Abbott. “Together, with our federal partners, we will ensure that all Texans who qualify for financial assistance have ample time to apply. I thank FEMA for extending the Individual Assistance registration period to September 28th for Texans who continue to heal from this devastating tragedy.”
Eligible individuals can submit claims through disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Disaster Recovery Centers are also available across affected areas to provide information and services related to disaster assistance. Local officials have opened additional outreach centers with support from state agencies and non-profit organizations.
Governor Abbott has highlighted several ongoing efforts in response to recent flooding events. These include presenting checks alongside relief funds to families impacted in the Hill Country and announcing more than $40 million in long-term flood relief funding through partnerships with organizations such as the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The governor’s office has also coordinated with federal authorities on multiple occasions regarding Presidential Disaster Declarations and sought additional resources for affected counties.
Other actions taken include securing SNAP replacement benefits for certain counties, updating state disaster declarations as new areas were impacted by flooding, making grant funding available for hospitals in hard-hit regions like Kerrville and Llano, launching an emotional support line specific to flood survivors, deploying emergency response resources ahead of forecasted severe weather events, and visiting affected communities alongside federal officials.
These measures reflect ongoing collaboration between state and federal agencies as recovery efforts continue across Central Texas.
