FEMA extends flood assistance deadline for Texans impacted over Fourth of July weekend

Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the registration period for Individual Assistance to Texans who suffered damages during the catastrophic flooding that struck over the Fourth of July weekend. At the governor’s request, FEMA pushed the deadline to September 28, giving families in qualifying counties additional time to file claims and seek financial help.

“Texas continues to rebuild and recover in the communities impacted by catastrophic floods over the Fourth of July weekend,” said Governor Abbott. “Together, with our federal partners, we will ensure that all Texans who qualify for financial assistance have ample time to apply. I thank FEMA for extending the Individual Assistance registration period to September 28th for Texans who continue to heal from this devastating tragedy.”

Eligible counties include Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson. Texans living in these areas may qualify for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which covers certain disaster-related expenses, from home repairs to essential needs.

How Texans Can Apply for Help

Residents can apply for disaster assistance in several ways:

• Online at disasterassistance.gov

• By phone at 800-621-3362

• At a local Disaster Recovery Center

Community outreach centers have also been opened with help from local, state, federal, and nonprofit partners to assist families navigating the process.

State Support and Ongoing Relief Efforts

This extension is part of a broader set of actions Governor Abbott has taken to support Texans affected by the floods. Over recent weeks, the governor has worked closely with local officials, nonprofits, and federal partners to provide resources and secure long-term relief. These efforts include:

• Presenting checks to families impacted by Hill Country flooding alongside the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund.

• Announcing with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country more than $40 million in long-term relief funding.

• Celebrating the re-opening of Cow Creek Bridge after extensive damage.

• Requesting and securing additional counties to be included in the Presidential Disaster Declaration.

• Launching the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line to provide counseling to affected residents.

• Announcing disaster unemployment assistance, SNAP replacement benefits, and emergency loan programs for impacted families and businesses.

Governor Abbott and his team have also toured flood-damaged communities, met with residents, and joined President Trump in Kerrville to provide updates on recovery progress.

Looking Toward Recovery

The Fourth of July flooding left behind widespread damage across Central and West Texas, straining communities and testing local resources. With FEMA’s Individual Assistance deadline now extended, more Texans will have the opportunity to secure much-needed support as they repair homes, recover property, and rebuild lives.

By continuing to push for federal assistance, expanding state resources, and partnering with nonprofit organizations, Governor Abbott reaffirmed his commitment to seeing affected communities through the long road of recovery. The September 28 deadline ensures that families have more time to file claims and access the support systems available to them, reflecting a unified effort to help Texans move forward after disaster.