If your vehicle was damaged during the storms that occurred between April 26 and June 5, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace it. This applies to thousands of Texans who were affected by the flooding during that time.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s financial assistance, as stated in their release, caters to expenses that are not covered by insurance or any other sources.
A Recovery Fund called Hurricane Beryl has been launched to assist 68,000 Harris County homes that were devastated by the storm.
FEMA stated that the cause of the vehicle damage should be the disaster, and the vehicle must not be safe to drive or functional. Any repairs that are merely cosmetic in nature will not be covered.
Additional ailments to be aware of include:
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- Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household’s daily use.
- The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.
- The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.
- The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.
