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FEMA Won’t Help Texans After July 2026 Floods as Agency Tells States to Lead Disaster Response
FEMA said damage in eight counties was not severe enough for public assistance and also rejected statewide individual aid and hazard mitigation.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Texas's request for individual disaster assistance following July 2026 floods that swamped homes in Uvalde and damaged properties across Kerr County.
- Residents in Kerr County were still rebuilding from devastating July 2025 flooding that killed more than 100 people when storms struck again in July 2026, causing further destruction across a wide area.
- FEMA also rejected adding eight counties to the public assistance program, stating damage was 'not of the severity and magnitude to warrant their designation,' citing state financial capacity as a factor.
- Texas has 30 days from the letter date to appeal the denial, and Governor Greg Abbott's office is reviewing the agency's determination and appeal process, according to Press Secretary Andrew Mahaleris.
- Research shows the Trump White House is taking longer than previous administrations to approve major disaster assistance, reflecting a policy shift that expects states to lead recovery efforts.
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FEMA denies individual assistance for Kerr County flood victims
Kerr County officials learned in a letter received Saturday that FEMA has denied the request for individual public assistance for more than 30 impacted counties, including Kerr, for damage related to the July 16 flood.
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The Gilmer MirrorFEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response
Disaster recovery experts say FEMA individual assistance funds are critical for residents to cover short-term costs. Gov. Greg Abbott is considering an appeal.
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