The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for disaster survivors in several Texas counties to apply for federal assistance until August 15th.
This extension applies to homeowners and renters in the following counties: Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker, and Waller.
Those who suffered uninsured losses from the storms and flooding between April 26th and June 5th may qualify for FEMA assistance. It’s advised that affected individuals do not delay and submit their applications promptly.
Eligible expenses may cover temporary housing, emergency home repairs, legal services, unemployment benefits, funeral expenses, and medical costs. Residents who were underinsured or uninsured for personal property losses may also be eligible for aid.
Applications for assistance can be submitted in person at FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers, online at disasterassistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Additionally, FEMA is recruiting individuals with expertise in environmental protection, engineering, communications, geospatial information systems, hazardous materials, planning, and related fields. These positions may be temporary, lasting up to 120 days or longer depending on disaster response needs.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and hold a high school diploma or GED. Successful candidates will undergo a background check and must reside within 50 miles of the employing office. FEMA offers local employees benefits such as health insurance (individual or family coverage), holiday pay, and worker’s compensation.
