Hurricane Beryl Recovery and Resources

Friends and Neighbors,

As we come together in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, I want to assure you that my team and I are fully committed to supporting our communities during this challenging time. The destruction caused by this hurricane has left many of our friends, family, and neighbors in urgent need of assistance.

I have been working diligently with our local and state officials to ensure that our voices are heard at the highest levels of government. I led a group of my Texas colleagues in sending an urgent request to President Biden, calling for the expedited approval of Individual Assistance (IA) under FEMA. I am pleased to inform you that the President has granted this request, allowing FEMA to provide the vital resources and support that our communities desperately need.

Below, you will find important information on the resources available through FEMA and guidance on how to access this assistance.

We will continue to work closely with FEMA to ensure a smooth and efficient process for all affected residents. I encourage you to apply for assistance as soon as possible and to share this information with others who may need it.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office. We are here to help you navigate this process and to support you every step of the way.

Stay strong, Texas. We will get through this together.

Hurricane Beryl

Individuals and households in Brazoria County, Galveston County, Jefferson County, Orange County are now eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance due to Hurricane Beryl impacts. Individual Assistance is available to individuals and households in need of financial and direct services who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs.

Ways to Apply:

WEB: Apply for disaster assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov
APP: Download the FEMA mobile app
PHONE: Call 800-621-3362 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time

What You'll Need When You Apply

A current phone number where you can be contacted
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
Your Social Security number
A general list of damage and losses
Banking information if you choose direct deposit
If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

Recovery

Individuals and families in these counties may be eligible to receive Serious Needs Assistance, which is a one-time $750 payment per household for essential items like food, water, baby formula, breast feeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies.

Eligible survivors may also receive Displacement Assistance, which is money to help with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look for a more permanent housing solution.

In addition to Serious Needs and Displacement Assistance, eligible survivors may receive money for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to Hurricane Beryl.

People who applied for and received FEMA assistance for the severe storms that occurred in April can still apply and receive assistance for damage as a result of Hurricane Beryl if their primary home is located in one of the 15 declared counties.

Residents in any Texas county who experienced property damage are encouraged to report their damage using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s online Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov.

Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

Texans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Beryl. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application.

If you did not apply for assistance, but receive a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline will submit a request to stop any further processing of that application.

If you do want to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, the helpline will assist you in creating a new application.

Scams
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews, housing inspectors and other officials are working in areas impacted by the hurricane. They carry official identification badges with photo IDs. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications.

Don't believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment. They don’t represent FEMA.

Don't give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information.

How to Report Fraud

If you believe you are the victim of fraud or a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff's department or contact the Office of the Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-621-0508

If you suspect fraudulent activity involving FEMA, you can report it to the FEMA Fraud Branch at: [email protected], fax: (202) 212-4926 or write to: FEMA Fraud and Internal Investigation Division, 400 C Street SW Mail Stop 3005, Washington, DC 20472-3005.

If you suspect identity theft, please visit Identity Theft | FTC Consumer Information or IdentityTheft.gov.

To view an accessible video about fraud, visit: FEMA Accessible: Fraud FEMA (youtube.com)

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It is a privilege to represent our district in Congress. While we’ve faced many challenges in recent years, through strength and prayer, we have persevered.

Please know that we are always a resource for you. Call or stop by any of the offices (YOUR offices, we work for you), whenever you need assistance or want to talk about an issue before Congress.

For assistance or more information, please call or go online to visit us at weber.house.gov.

God Bless you and God Bless Texas!

Sincerely,

Randy K. Weber

A Message From Rep. Weber

Hurricane Beryl

What You'll Need When You Apply

Recovery

Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster