A new disaster recovery center has been established in Valley View, Cooke County, Texas, to assist residents grappling with the aftermath of a destructive tornado that struck in May.
The center is located at Valley View Elementary School, 712 S. Lee Street, and operates daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It aims to offer support to storm-affected individuals across various counties, including Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Waller.
At this one-stop assistance hub, representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to guide residents through the process of recovering from the storm's impacts. Importantly, no appointments are required to receive guidance and support.
Individuals seeking the nearest recovery center or additional assistance can visit FEMA's website for more details. Moreover, FEMA provides several remote options for those who cannot visit the center in person:
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Utilize the FEMA mobile app.
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Assistance is offered in multiple languages, and users of relay services such as video relay (VRS) and captioned telephone should provide FEMA with their service number.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is July 16.
Communities across Texas are continuing their recovery efforts with additional local initiatives and resources. For example, Arlington has proactively established a disaster recovery fund to be ready for future incidents. Furthermore, similar support hubs have been set up in Denton County, reinforcing collaborative recovery initiatives.
This concerted effort highlights the importance of preparedness and community resilience when facing natural disasters. Texas' response to recent storms underscores an ongoing commitment to providing essential resources and aid to those in need.
