FEMA assistance is a supplement to private recovery efforts — not a substitute

FEMA assistance is a supplement to private recovery efforts — not a substitute

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 373,000 Texas individuals or households have received financial assistance from FEMA since Hurricane Harvey, helping them meet essential needs and return to safe, sanitary homes. FEMA, however, cannot compensate survivors for all their losses or attempt to return their homes and property to their pre-disaster state. For that, survivors must rely on insurance and their own resources. To protect yourself and your property, consider purchasing homeowners, renters, flood, and wind insurance. […]