11/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/11/2026 09:49
AUSTIN, Texas - Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in Bexar and Kerr counties to offer face-to-face help for Texans who sustained damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from July 12 to Aug. 4, 2026.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 29 for residents of Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Crockett, Dimmit, Frio, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde and Zavala counties.
Homeowners and renters may receive FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.Survivors with homeowners or renters insurance should first file a claim with their insurance companies as soon as possible. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:
Bexar County
Las Palmas Branch Library
515 Castroville Road
San Antonio, TX 78237
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday; closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, and closed Sundays.
Kerr County
Calvary Temple Church
3000 TX-534 Loop
Kerrville, TX 78028
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday; closed Sundays.
FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff can help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. Disaster Recovery Center specialists can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and community groups. No appointment is needed.
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs. They are also equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or an American Sign Language interpreter, call 833-285-7448; press 2 for Spanish.
There are many ways to apply for FEMA assistance:
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 29.
For more information about SBA disaster assistance, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA's National Support Network Center at 866-SBA-HELP.
For the latest information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4935. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.