Disaster Assistance
If your property has been damaged by the storm, you should file a claim with your insurance and then apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The application process through FEMA will also include consideration for Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans, which are available to both individual homeowners and business entities alike. You do not have to have insurance to receive FEMA Disaster Assistance.
It is important to begin this process as soon as possible, because there are time limits for when claims can be made. Note that you do not have to wait for your insurance claim to come back before applying for an SBA disaster loan.
Already applied for FEMA Disaster Assistance and got denied? Contact us.
State Benefits
Replacing Lost Food Purchased Using SNAP (underneath ‘Winter Storm Assistance’ section)
Applying for Texas Benefits (includes SNAP food help, TANF cash assistance, health care services, support services, etc.)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance - TWC (Workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to the storm may be eligible. Applications must be submitted by March 26.)
Disaster Designations By County
Update: As of 2/26, 18 additional counties were approved for Individual Assistance. The map reflects the addition of those counties.
The disaster designation of your county affects what type of aid you can receive.
Counties in yellow are eligible for individual and public assistance. This means that FEMA disaster assistance and SBA disaster loans are available for individual homeowners and renters, businesses, nonprofits, and local and county governments.
Counties in blue are eligible only for individual assistance. This means that FEMA disaster assistance and SBA disaster loans are only available for individual homeowners and renters.