FEMA and Other Help

RESOURCES MAP - FEMA/SBA Disaster Recovery Centers & Business Recovery Centers

Harris County Recovery Resources and Information: ENGLISH | SPANISH

Beryl Recovery and Assistance Flyer:

FEMA:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a disaster assistance application for residents impacted by Beryl. Residents can apply for assistance by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), downloading the FEMA app, or visiting Disaster Assistance.gov. The deadline to apply is October 10, 2024.

FEMA Disaster Road to Recovery

FEMA Disaster Survivor Checklist

Q&A: FEMA Individual Assistance | FEMA.gov

FEMA Individual Assistance Q&A Flyer

When you apply for FEMA assistance, you must provide proof of identity, residence, and other documentation. Click the link below for ways to replace these important documents.

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SBA:

If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA may provide disaster loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration. To begin the application process, click here.

For individuals affected by the April 26 – June 5 storms, the deadline for filing applications for physical damage is extended to October 24 and now available to private nonprofit organizations. To learn more,click here.

For additional information about SBA Loans regarding the current Texas Disaster Declaration, review SBA's Disaster Loan Fact Sheets.

Disaster Recovery Videos:

Experiencing issues applying for FEMA Individual Assistance? Visit a Disaster Recovery Center.

Q&A with FEMA and SBA about Beryl Disaster Recovery

Q&A with FEMA and SBA about Beryl Disaster Recovery (Spanish Subtitles)

After a disaster, residents should document all personal property damages with photos before doing any work to clean up. These photos will help provide documentation to insurance providers, FEMA, SBA, and other entities assisting impacted residents.

Business Recovery

Lift Fund - Beryl Relief Loan for Small Business
Small Business Administration - Disaster Loans

Debris

You can begin to organize your debris to help with the county's recovery process. Click the links below for more info:

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Disaster clean-up is complex, but some treasures may be salvageable. Check out the resources below to learn more about restoring your family’s treasures.

Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms

Harris County Engineering Department

Common reasons your debris wasn't picked up: ENGLISH | SPANISH

2-1-1 Texas/United Way Helpline

2-1-1 is our community’s go-to resource in times of disaster and every day of the year. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is available in numerous languages. Call 2-1-1 for assistance or go to 211texas.org.

Greater Houston Builders Association

If you need professional remodeling assistance for your home and property, the Great Houston Builders Association (GHBA) has tips to help residents find the right contractor. For a full list of GHBA contractors, reporting property damage, and resources about how to deal with immediate home damage after disasters, click here.