Individual assistance was added to Texas’ federal disaster declaration after officials assessed homes damaged by the storm, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a news release. Patrick is serving as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is on a pre-planned trip to Asia.
The details
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved aid for affected individuals July 12 in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties.
According to Patrick’s office, FEMA’s individual disaster assistance program may cover:
- Temporary housing
- Emergency home repairs
- Uninsured or underinsured personal property losses
- Disaster legal services
- Disaster unemployment assistance
- Medical, dental and funeral expenses caused by the storm
How to apply
Texans who live in the 15 counties and experienced losses due to Hurricane Beryl can apply for assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362, FEMA said in a news release. Residents who use relay services, such as video relay or captioned telephone service, may give FEMA the number for that service when reaching out.
Officials also encourage Texans to report personal property damage to the state and, if applicable, to their insurance companies.
