President Biden authorizes additional federal assistance to help individuals and families jumpstart recovery following Hurricane Beryl

(White House Press) – WASHINGTON – President Joseph R. Biden Jr. amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Texas on July 12, authorizing additional federal assistance to disaster survivors to help aid in their recovery from Hurricane Beryl – which occurred July 5-9. Survivors who are uninsured or underinsured can register for assistance that may include funding to repair or replace their homes, temporary housing, access to low-interest loans or other programs to help them jumpstart their recovery.The president’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.Benjamin Abbott has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can apply online at https://www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or by use the FEMA app....