For Immediate Release
May 23, 2025
Contact: Eddie Treviño, Jr.
Cameron County Judge
CAMERON COUNTY RECEIVES FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING MARCH STORMS
On Friday, May 23, 2025, Cameron County received official notice that President Donald J. Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking critical federal disaster assistance for Cameron County residents affected by the severe weather event that struck the region in March of 2025.
This declaration provides access to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for qualifying residents in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. The program offers financial support for a variety of disaster-related needs, including:
- Temporary housing
- Emergency home repairs
- Uninsured or underinsured personal property losses
- Disaster legal services
- Disaster unemployment assistance
- Medical, dental, and funeral expenses directly related to the disaster
Residents can apply for FEMA assistance by visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
“This federal disaster assistance is a critical step forward for our community,” stated Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. “It provides access to essential resources that will help our residents recover and rebuild. I extend my gratitude to President Donald Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez for their advocacy and support. I also want to recognize the tireless efforts of our state and local officials, the Cameron County Emergency Management & Fire Marshal Service, and all emergency response personnel who served our community during and after the March 2025 storm.”
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