Federal Disaster Declaration Fact Sheet
July 13, 2025
On July 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas triggering the release of federal funds to help people and communities recover from Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding that began July 2, 2025, and continuing. This disaster declaration has been amended as indicated below in bold. Details of the disaster declaration and assistance programs are as follows:
Declaration Number:
FEMA-4879-DR
Incident:
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
Incident Period:
July 2, 2025, and continuing
Federal Coordinating Officer:
Benjamin Abbott
National FCO Program
Individual Assistance (IA):
(Assistance to individuals and households):
IA-Designated Counties:
Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
Public Assistance (PA):
(Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):
PA-Designated Counties:
Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, and Tom Green Counties.
Hazard Mitigation (HM):
(Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):
HM-Designated Areas:
Under Review.
OTHER:
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
Individuals in Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson Counties can apply with FEMA the following ways:
- Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Call the application phone number at 1-800-621-3362
For More Resources from FEMA visit:
Texas Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (DR-4879-TX)
Disaster Preparedness Resources
- For tips and resources on disaster preparedness, visit Ready.gov.
- To learn how to prepare for natural disasters in Texas, visit TexasReady.gov.
- For live Texas weather alerts and updates, visit the National Weather Service.
- To learn how to prepare for all types of emergencies and natural disasters through the American Red Cross, visit here.
- For more weather safety tips and resources through the National Weather Service, click here.
- For information on road closures through the Texas Department of Transportation, visit here.
- To learn about the National Flood Insurance Program, click here or call 800-427-4661.
- To learn about flood insurance through the Texas Department of Insurance, click here.
- To learn about the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a registry that assists constituents with needs in the community, visit here.
- To download the FEMA app to receive weather alerts and preparedness tips, click here.
Stay Informed Through Social Media
Stay up to date on important information regrading changing weather conditions, safety tips, resources, and more by following the social media accounts below:
- Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM): Facebook | X
- Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Facebook | X
- National Weather Service (NWS): Facebook | X
- Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT): Facebook | X
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Facebook | X
- ReadyGov: Facebook | X
Important Reminders