Texans who need help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance crews at the Spring Branch Family Development Centerin Houston beginning May 21. These crews can assist anyone affected by the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding to kickstart their recovery.
No appointment is needed.
Crews will be available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday at:
Spring Branch Family Development Center
8575 Pitner Road
Houston, TX 77080
Residents impacted by the storms do not have to meet with FEMA in person to apply for assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors can also apply by phone at 800-621-3362.
Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. Help is available in most languages – if you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
Residents should be prepared to provide the following information when applying with FEMA:
§ Social Security number
§ Address of the damaged property
§ Description of the damage
§ Information about insurance coverage
§ A current contact telephone number
§ An address where you can receive mail
§ Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds |