FEMA ASSISTANCE FOR GENERATORS FOLLOWING HURRICANE BERYL
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/fema-assistance-generators-following-hurricane-beryl]


Release Date: 
Jul 25, 2024 

Because of extended power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, Texans
who purchased or rented generators between July 5 and July 20, 2024,
in designated counties may be eligible for assistance under FEMA’s
Individual Assistance Program. FEMA waived a requirement that
applicants show that generators were purchased or rented to power a
medically required piece of equipment, and applicants will not have to
submit a statement from a medical services provider indicating that
the generator is needed to power medically necessary equipment.

Applicants must meet the conditions of eligibility for FEMA
assistance, and:

	* The applicant’s primary residence must be in a county designated
for Individual Assistance for Hurricane Beryl.

	* As of July 24, those counties are Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend,
Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange,
Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Wharton and
Walker.

	* The generator must have been purchased or rented due to a
disruption in electric utility service as a result of the disaster.
	* The allowable award amount for generators is limited to the
prevailing retail or rental rate for a 5.5 kw-sized generator, as
identified by FEMA.
	* The generator must have been purchased or rented no earlier than
July 5, 2024, and no later than July 20, 2024.
	* Applicants must provide an itemized receipt or equipment rental
agreement for eligible expenses.
	* The expense must not be covered by insurance or provided by any
other source.