How to get help applying

Houston-area residents affected by Hurricane Beryl can apply for federal assistance to help them recover, but the process can be confusing or even overwhelming to navigate alone, and making mistakes can lead to delays in receiving relief.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are available in person to help complete paperwork at six locations in Harris County, as well as five other locations throughout the region.

Many homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance from FEMA, which can reimburse people for some of the costs associated with disasters, including temporary housing, basic home repairs and even a one-time payment of $750 to replace food, water and other necessities that were damaged in the storm.

Residents can apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a relief center, but in-person assistance is available at several locations for people who have questions at any stage of the process. At this time, there is no set date for when Harris County’s relief centers will close, according to county officials. The deadline to apply for Beryl-related assistance is Sept. 9.

The following Harris County locations are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday:

– Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091
– Port of Denver Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St, Houston, TX 77020
– Felix L. Baldree Building, 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77523
– Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77507
– Thomas A. Glazier Senior Training Center, 16600 Pine Forest Ln., Houston, TX 77084
-Spring Spirit, 8526 Pitner Rd, Houston, TX 77080

Residents outside of Harris County can visit the following locations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday:

– Brazoria County: West Columbia Civic Center, 514 E Brazos Ave., West Columbia, TX 77486
– Fort Bend County: Public Transportation Center, 3737 Bamore Rd., Rosenburg, TX 77471
– Fort Bend County: William B. Travis Building, 301 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469
– Galveston County: League City Recreation Center, 450 W. Walker St., League City, TX 77573
– Montgomery County: East Montgomery County Community Development, 16401 1st St., Splendora, TX 77372

Representatives from the federal Small Business Administration are available to assist affected businesses at the following locations, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday:

– Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX 77055
– University of Houston-Downtown, 320 North Main Street, 1st Floor, Room B106, Houston, TX 77002