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TWC Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

You may qualify for DUA if you’ve experienced unemployment due to the flooding disaster and meet any of the following conditions:

• You lost your job, and that job made up more than 50% of your income.

• Your workplace was damaged, closed, or unreachable.

• You were scheduled to start a job that no longer exists.

• You became injured or otherwise unable to work.

• You became the primary breadwinner due to the death of the head of household.

• You live in, work in, or must travel through the declared disaster area.

Visit twc.texas.gov/dua to learn more and apply.

SBA Disaster Assistance Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest federal disaster loans to help with property damage and economic injury. You may be eligible if you are:

• A business of any size

• A homeowner

• A renter

• A private nonprofit organization

To qualify, you must be located in a declared disaster area and meet specific eligibility requirements based on the type of loan.

Visit lending.sba.gov/search-disaster  to get started.

How WSRCA Can Help You Directly

WSRCA staff are available to connect you with the right resources, guide you through the DUA or SBA application process, and offer career and workforce support as you recover.

📞 Call now: 1-844-344-2780
🌐 Explore our services: workforcesolutionsrca.com

Other Resources

Chamber-Provided Flood Relief Resources 

In response to recent flooding, local Chambers of Commerce across the region are actively supporting their communities by connecting residents with trusted relief and recovery resources.

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
The Georgetown Chamber refers the community to the following organizations for disaster relief and recovery assistance: American Red Cross, Central Texas Community Foundation,

Texans on Mission, United Way, Austin Disaster Recovery Network (ADRN), Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR)

Leander Chamber of Commerce
The Leander Chamber is directing residents to the following organizations for assistance: Austin Disaster Recovery Network (ADRN) and Operation Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce
The Liberty Hill Chamber has created a Flood Disaster Relief page that includes important updates, assistance request forms, donation opportunities, and ways to support those affected. See link here: Flood Disaster Relief – Experience LHTX

Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce
The Marble Falls Chamber has provided a dedicated resource page with local flood assistance information. See link here: Flood Response Resources – The Ark of the Highland Lakes

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
The Bastrop Chamber shared a donation link on their Facebook page for the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, encouraging community support for recovery efforts.

Burnet Chamber of Commerce
The Burnet Chamber offers a local resource guide through their website to assist residents.
See link here: Flood Resources for Burnet – Burnet Chamber of Commerce

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce
The San Marcos Chamber is referring residents to the following organizations for flood recovery assistance: American Red Cross and The Salvation Army

Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
The Cedar Park Chamber shared the Kerrville Foundation donation link directly with members for immediate support opportunities.