Disaster Assistance

Filing Your Request With FEMA

The Disaster Assistance website will be your first step once the island is declared eligible for individual FEMA assistance. The site allows you to:

• Find disaster assistance that meets your personal needs.
• Learn about more than 70 forms of assistance from 17 federal agencies.
• Apply for disaster assistance and reduce the number of forms you have to fill out.
• Check the status of your application.
• Find a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) near you.
• Find programs to help with food and nutrition needs.

Do you need help for a business, local government, or community? If so, you may want to view our Other Recovery Help page. There you can find other resources that are not just for individuals.

For Recovery Resources 

Visit the Texas Department of Insurance page for information to help you recover and rebuild. Topics include:

• Filing a claim and what to expect
• Frequently asked questions
• Options if your insurance isn’t paying enough or denies a claim
• When repairs need a windstorm inspection
• How to avoid contractor scams

Additional information that might be helpful:

Financial Security: Money Management in Times of Disaster Make a resolution to secure your finances from unexpected events of nature.