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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

Disaster Recovery Centers and SBA Centers in South Texas Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

AUSTIN, Texas – FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) opened in South Texas communities impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025, will temporarily close this week. DRCs will be closed on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, for the Fourth of July Holiday. SBA BRCs will be closed Friday, July 4.
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Less Than a Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have less than a month left to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 26-28 storms have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to submit an application for FEMA assistance. After the deadline, survivors can still upload information and submit paperwork to their FEMA account.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FEMA Assistance

Texas homeowners and renters with losses after the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025, may want more information about their eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance. Here are answers to your frequently asked questions.
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