May 18, 2024 by Clarissa Ayala
Federal Disaster Recovery Assistance Available for Residents in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker Counties
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has officially declared a major disaster in the State of Texas due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and continue to impact our community.
Federal assistance is now available to individuals in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker counties. This aid can help with temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses, and other programs designed to support recovery efforts.
If you have sustained losses, you can apply for assistance through the following means:
- Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- Phone: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- FEMA App: Download and use the FEMA App
- Relay Service Users: Provide FEMA with the number for your relay service
For further information, the media can contact the FEMA News Desk at (202) 646-3272 or FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV.
Lone Star Legal Aid is here to support survivors of the recent severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Texas. Our team is available to assist with various needs, including helping individuals secure the necessary proof of ownership to obtain FEMA assistance, and addressing other legal challenges that may arise during recovery. We are committed to providing the legal aid you need to rebuild and recover.
Dedicated Recovery Page:
We’ve created a dedicated recovery page for the recent Texas severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Here you will find vital information, resources, and links to essential services, shelters, and assistance programs. This page is updated daily to provide the latest support and guidance for affected individuals and communities. Visit our recovery page for more information.
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy for low-income and underserved populations by providing free legal education, advice, and representation. LSLA serves millions of people at 125% of federal poverty guidelines, who live in 72 counties in the eastern and Gulf Coast regions of Texas, and 4 counties in Southwest Arkansas. LSLA focuses its resources on maintaining, enhancing, and protecting income and economic stability; preserving housing; improving outcomes for children; establishing and sustaining family safety, stability, health, and wellbeing; and assisting populations with special vulnerabilities, like those with disabilities, the aging, survivors of crime and disasters, the unemployed and underemployed, the unhoused, those with limited English language skills, and the LGBTQIA+ community. To learn more about Lone Star Legal Aid, visit our website at www.LoneStarLegal.org.
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