FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
08/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2025 17:11
Burnet, Kerr County Disaster Recovery Centers to Shut Down This Week
AUSTIN, Texas - The Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, and the Kerr County Disaster Recovery Center at First Baptist Church will shut down operations at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. FEMA specialists are still available at other sites to help flood survivors in Central Texas.
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible locations where specialists from FEMA's Individual Assistance program can help survivors of the July flooding with applications and referrals to other assistance programs. You may visit any recovery center to get help or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
There is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance or for specialists to explain the types of assistance available such as housing and money to help you repair or replace appliances and room furnishings. In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration are also on hand to help.
Disaster Recovery Centers
| County | Address | Hours/Days of Operation |
| County Burnet |
Address
Burnet Community Center 401 E. Jackson St. Burnet, TX 78611 |
Hours/Days of Operation
Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday Closes permanently 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 |
| County Kerr |
Address
First Baptist Church 625 Washington St. Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Hours/Days of Operation
Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday Closes permanently 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 |
| County Kerr |
Address
L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget's Basket) 1551 Texas Highway 39 Hunt, TX 78024 |
Hours/Days of Operation
Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday Closed: Sundays |
| County San Saba |
Address
San Saba Civic Center 1190 S Thomas Stewart Dr. San Saba, TX 76877 |
Hours/Days of Operation Closed permanently 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 |
| County Tom Green |
Address
Concho Valley Transit Annex 506 N. Chadbourne St. San Angelo, TX 76903 |
Hours/Days of Operation
Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday Closed: Saturdays and Sundays |
You have until Thursday, Sept. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Keep in mind that applying to FEMA is not the same as reporting your damage to the state.
The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily and specialists speak many languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.
To view an accessible video, visit What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.
For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/
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