Texas Hurricane Harvey 

Incident Period: August 23, 2017
Major Disaster Declaration declared on August 25, 2017

What's the quickest way to apply for federal assistance? Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or VRS) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Due to high demand, lines may be busy. Please be patient, and try calling in the morning or evening when call volume may be lower. To get help in person, find a Disaster Recovery Center near you with the DRC locator.

Fact Sheet: Harvey Recovery: A Community Effort

FEMA Rumor Control  A list of identified rumors and helping combat misinformation.

Survivor's Checklist Nine steps to take you and your family down the road to recovery.

Texas Disaster Mitigation This page contains mitigation information and resources for residents and communities in Texas recovering from disaster

Apply for Assistance

Registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, is the quickest way to register for FEMA assistance since the event will last several days and the full scope of damages may not be evident until the storm has passed. If you are unable to access the internet, you can also call at 1-800-621-3362.

Find a Disaster Recovery Center near you with the DRC locator. Survivors can go in to any Disaster Recovery Center for assistance.

FEMA offers Individual Assistance after a disaster to help begin your recovery. Look at the steps and options available.