Need legal assistance? Call the State Bar of Texas Legal Disaster Hotline at 1-800-504-7030.  Your call will be routed to a legal aid program in your area, Monday through Friday, 9-5.  During other times, you can leave a message in a voicemail box.

Low-income individuals may call the Disaster Legal Assistance Hotline operated by Texas Legal Services Center at 1-800-622-2520.

Information on disaster emergency assistance/relief from FEMA, including who is eligible, how to apply on-line, and other resources:

• DisasterHelp.gov--Federal web site with links to FEMA and all other federal agencies that provide disaster relief.
• FEMA Applicant Assistance Guide--explains the application process, what benefits are available, and what losses are covered by FEMA.  Available in English and Spanish.
• Apply for FEMA assistance online.

Call to Apply for Assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. You may also register online.

• For use ONLY by people in designated federal disaster areas.
• Be prepared to give your Social Security number, describe your losses, provide financial information, and give directions to the damaged property.
• If you get a busy signal, try to call in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on the weekends when call volumes tend to be lighter.