FEMA has established in-person assistance locations in Harris County to aid Houstonians seeking support and information regarding potential opportunities from the agency.
Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are available at two community centers: Fonde Community Center located at 110 Sabine Street, and Spring Branch Family Development Center situated at 8575 Pitner Road. These centers will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For those unable to visit in person, assistance can be sought online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via phone at 800-621-3362, with service available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Residents in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker counties may be eligible for assistance.
FEMA offers two primary benefits: the Serious Needs Assistance program, providing $750 for emergency supplies, and the Displacement Assistance program, offering financial aid for housing-related needs.
In addition to FEMA assistance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extending loans to individuals and businesses in Texas affected by recent weather events, including the recent derecho.
Businesses can access loans of up to $2 million, while individuals may qualify for up to $500,000 for damaged or destroyed real estate and $100,000 for damaged or destroyed personal property.
Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, emphasized the agency’s commitment to supporting Texas’s small businesses and residents impacted by severe weather, pledging swift and efficient delivery of federal disaster loans to aid in recovery and rebuilding efforts.
