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AUSTIN, Texas – The Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, and the Kerr County Disaster Recovery Center at First Baptist Church will shut down operations at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. FEMA specialists are still available at other sites to help flood survivors in Central Texas.

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible locations where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program can help survivors of the July flooding with applications and referrals to other assistance programs. You may visit any recovery center to get help or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. 

There is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance or for specialists to explain the types of assistance available such as housing and money to help you repair or replace appliances and room furnishings. In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration are also on hand to help.

Disaster Recovery Centers

CountyAddressHours/Days of OperationBurnet

Burnet Community Center

401 E. Jackson St.

Burnet, TX 78611

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday

Closes permanently 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21

Kerr

First Baptist Church

625 Washington St.

Kerrville, TX 78028

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday

Closes permanently 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22

Kerr

L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket)

1551 Texas Highway 39

Hunt, TX 78024

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays 

San Saba

San Saba Civic Center

1190 S Thomas Stewart Dr.

San Saba,

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Funding to be Distributed to Faith-based Institutions to Harden Their Defenses Against Terrorist Attacks.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced it is awarding $110 million to more than 600 faith-based organizations and other nonprofits across the United States. In the face of violent criminals and radical organizations intent on hurting American communities, the Trump-Vance Administration is helping houses of worship, schools and community centers to harden their defenses against attacks and protect themselves. This money, administered through FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, may be used on security enhancements, like security cameras, additional warning and alert systems, gates and lighting, access control systems and training programs for staff. This round of awards will be provided to a diverse array of organizations, including Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jewish affiliated institutions.

“Whether they pray in a church, a mosque or a synagogue, all Americans should be able to practice their religion without fear of terrorism and violence,” said a Senior Department of Homeland Security official. “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS is laser-focused on ensuring the safety of the American people. Instead of using grant money to fund climate change initiatives and political pet projects, we are using this money to protect American communities—especially places where people gather in prayer.”

These award allocations are the final round of the $210 million appropriated by Congress in

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