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AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to apply for disaster assistance.

Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 26-28 storms may apply for FEMA Assistance.  Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 22, to be considered for assistance.

To date, more than $74.1 million in state and federal assistance has been approved for South Texas survivors. This includes: $41.6 million for Housing Assistance and $32.5 million for Other Needs Assistance.

There are many types of assistance available for survivors with uninsured losses. Assistance may include money for rent, home repair or replacement, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and temporary housing.

While FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, it may be able to help where insurance did not. File your insurance claim first, then apply for FEMA Assistance.

There are several ways to apply or check the status of your application:

The fastest way, and avoid wait times, is by going online to DisasterAssistance.govDownload the FEMA App for mobile devices Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in person support. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator, or text DRC

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Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Houston and Wayne counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. 

These counties join Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Grundy, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henry, Hickman, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Perry, Stewart and Tipton counties which were all previously approved for FEMA Public Assistance. 

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to local and state government agencies for the costs of emergency response, debris removal and restoration of disaster damaged public facilities and infrastructure. Houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations may also be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance.

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