Bastrop County Disaster Recovery Center

New Hours: now open full time 9-5 Monday-Friday
Recovery Center offices: 1091 Hwy 71 W. Bastrop, TX.
adjoining warehouse/volunteer center: 1099 Hwy 71 W.

If your home was affected by the fires, you are urged to call the Bastrop County Disaster Recovery Center: 850-MAIN (6246) or toll free 855-267-MAIN (6246) for updated information on relief assistance and support currently available. FEMA-endorsed Disaster Case Management services, provided by St. Vincent de Paul, have resumed.

"Roadmap to Recovery" May 25th - Personal Property Claims - resolving disputes, getting fair value

The next Roadmap to Recovery™ wildfire recovery workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, 5/23/12  from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The 5/23 meeting topic is: "Information and tips on resolving disputes and getting fair value on your personal property claim"    A meeting flier is attached.
 
Date: 
Wed, 05/23/2012 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Factory Mattress Donations: Saturday 5/19 POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE

Factory Mattress event postponed until June.  Check this site for more details

Date: 
Sat, 05/19/2012 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Disability Barrier Removal Grants

The new Amy Young Barrier Removal Program can pay for home modifications to remove physical access barriers and hazards for disabled individuals in Central Texas low-income households. This nonprofit service provides one-time grants for construction services to improve accessibility and eliminate hazardous conditions for persons with disabilities. The Amy Young Program is administered by St. Vincent de Paul South Central Regional Office, operating from the Bastrop County Recovery Center, 1091 Hwy 71 West, Bastrop, Texas 78602.

Free Expert Help for Survivors Income Taxes

Free Expert Help continues for Wildfire Loss Income Taxes:

Highly trained specialists in tax accounting will continue to offer tax assistance and prepare returns for eligible households affected by Central Texas wildfires.   This free expert guidance, available by appointment at the Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church Street, also includes review and amendment of prior year tax returns.

For details on scheduling an appointment, what documents you will need and how to obtain those documents:

Re-entry, clean-up Safety Precautions List

[This is important.  Health hazards (injury, respiratory illness, etc.) are being reported among people clearing fire debris. Cleanup is hazardous work: Don't bring kids, WEAR A MASK, fitted well, plus long pants/sleeves, and follow these:

Safety Precautions for Re-entry and Clean-up after Fire

Tax Relief for Texas Wildfire Victims

On Sept. 1, 2011, in response to the extreme drought and potential for wildfires throughout Texas, Governor Perry reissued a disaster proclamation.
Due to the disaster proclamation, Texans who have property that has been damaged or destroyed by a wildfire may claim an exemption from sales tax on labor charges to repair the damage.

Volunteer Services

The people of Bastrop County deeply appreciate the wonderful volunteers helping us recover from the largest wildfire in Texas history. 

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