FEMA to close one of its Kerr County disaster recovery centers this week

A federally operated disaster recovery center that has been operating out of the Hill Country Youth Event Center at 3785 Memorial Blvd. since August will be closing at 5 p.m. Thursday.  The FEMA service center operating out of Hunt will remain open for families affected by the July 4 flooding to get in-person resources and submit their information for federal assistance.

FEMA will remain in operation at the LJ Vineyards (1551 Texas Highway 39) in Hunt, Texas, for the time being.  The location is able to provide help for housing, medical or dental expenses, childcare, vehicle damage, and replacement of essential items.  It’s open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.

Meanwhile, FEMA has set a Sept.28 deadline for homeowners or renters affected by the floods to apply for federal help.

FEMA has approved more than 3,400 assistance applications and provided more than $42 million in aid so far in connection with the July flooding in Central Texas.

For more information, visit www.fema.gov.