Burnet County Flood Victims in Limbo as FEMA Aid Still Pending

Central Texas residents are still seeking federal disaster assistance after the July 4 floods, which claimed over 100 lives in Kerr County and left many unaccounted for. Many individuals, like Kendall Myers, are in dire situations, facing loss without insurance or sufficient savings. Governor Greg Abbott has requested federal aid for Burnet and other counties, indicating they have reached necessary damage thresholds. Myers, who lost his mobile home, expressed frustration over FEMA's slow response, feeling abandoned in his time of need. To qualify for individual assistance, counties must demonstrate a per capita damage of $4.

72. State officials are actively encouraging residents to report all flood damage to facilitate aid eligibility. Abbott emphasized that the state will continue to allocate resources while waiting for federal support. For individuals like Myers, the delay in assistance is becoming increasingly burdensome as they navigate recovery efforts.