Information for Flood Victims
After his initial proclamation for state involvement, Governor Abbott late Friday requested federal assistance. President Obama immediately granted the request, issuing a Major Disaster Declaration for parts of Texas which includes Hays and other impacted counties. Hays County has been granted both Public and Individual Assistance. Soon, FEMA will have teams on the ground to measure the amount and type of damage that occurred to public and private property and ways to mitigate reoccurrence of such damage. I will continue to post federal updates as I receive them. Given the damage in Spring River Estates and River Bend Subdivision in Martindale, Caldwell County is also expected to make a request for assistance.
Individuals and business owners in Harris, Hays and Van Zandt Counties who sustained losses due to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. If you do not have access to the internet you may register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585(TTY). If you use 711 relay or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362 directly. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice