Disaster Recovery Centers and SBA Centers in South Texas Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

AUSTIN, Texas – FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) opened in South Texas communities impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025, will temporarily close this week.

DRCs will be closed on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, for the Fourth of July Holiday. SBA BRCs will be closed Friday, July 4.

In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and SBA have been staffing DRCs to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the March weather event. 

Additionally, SBA representatives, in partnership with FEMA and TDEM, are providing one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at SBA’s BRCs throughout the affected areas.

Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.

FEMA and SBA support state-led recovery efforts at the DRCs. Staff can help survivors apply for federal assistance. They can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofits and community groups. 

Disaster Recovery Centers Hours and Locations:

Normal hours of operation resume on Monday, July 7:

• Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sundays: Closed.

 

Cameron County

San Benito Parks and Recreation Building

705 N Bowie St.

San Benito, TX

 

Harlingen Convention Center

701 Harlingen Heights

Harlingen, TX 78552

 

Hidalgo County

Las Palmas Community Center

1921 N. 25th St.  

McAllen, TX  

 

Pharr Development & Research Center  

850 W. Dicker Rd  

Pharr, TX

 

Weslaco EDC

275 S. Kansas Ave.

Weslaco, TX 78596

 

Starr County

Starr County Courthouse Annex

100 N FM 3167

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

 

Willacy County

Sebastian Community Center

434 West 8th St.

Sebastian, TX 78594

 

SBA Business Recovery Centers Locations and Hours:

Cameron County

Business Recovery Center

Harlingen Chamber of Commerce

311 E. Tyler Ave.

Harlingen, TX  78559

Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
After the July 4 Holiday, Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Hidalgo County

Business Recovery Center

Valley Metro Transit Center

510 S. Pleasantview Dr.

Boardroom

Weslaco, TX 78596

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday hours resume after July 4 holiday)

For information and to apply online visit SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Survivors can also apply to FEMA in several ways including going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. 

If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.

For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4871. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/