The recent winter storms that tore through Texas left many residents without power. In addition, many endured busted and frozen pipes in their homes, resulting in expensive water damages.
North Texas residents that were impacted by the storm can now start applying for disaster assistance, reported Fox 4 News.
To apply for help online or for additional information, click here. Residents can also call 800-621-3362.
President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration for several counties in Texas, which opened up the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance process for those eligible.
FEMA is coordinating all disaster relief efforts and helping those who had their homes damaged by the storm. The sate is also working on getting support from the US Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration.
The following counties in North Texas are open to federal disaster assistance:
- Dallas
- Tarrant
- Collin
- Denton
- Rockwall
- Ellis
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Van Zandt
- Wise
- Palo Pinot
- Parker
- Montague
Governor Greg Abbott is pushing to add more counties to the list of those that can receive federal help, and FEMA says that it is very possible.
FEMA spokesperson Earl Armstrong explained, "A lot of times, a disaster will start out with a handful of counties or a few counties. And we're working constantly with our state partners and the state, and FEMA are looking at the damaged and if it's warranted some counties may be added on later."
Armstrong described some of the assistance being distributed. "We can't fix your pipes for you, if they burst, but keep your receipts, we might be able to reimburse. If people move out, they may be eligible for renter assistance, things like that."
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