Winter Storm Relief

Local Disaster Declaration

Mayor Mark Stanfill signed a local disaster declaration on Feb. 15, 2021. Disaster declarations are designed to assist with emergency service reimbursements for funds expensed on storm preparations and recovery. Insurance companies may also request a copy of the local disaster declaration to include with property owners' claims for storm-related repairs like burst pipes and water damage. 

Residential Building Permit 

Emergency work can commence before obtaining the permit. However, once offices reopen permits and inspections will need to be obtained as soon as possible. The permit application should be submitted to the City of Red Oak Permit Department at 411 W. Red Oak Rd. Included should be 2 Sets of plans to include all Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing, if applicable, and contractor registration.

FEMA Individual Assistance Programs

President Joe Biden has formally declared a major disaster in Texas related to the winter storm that began on Feb. 11, 2021. This declaration makes federal assistance available to Tarrant County residents, including temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and more.

Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Programs

The federal disaster declaration for this storm also makes assistance available to Tarrant County businesses. Applications for physical damage must be filed by April 20, 2021 and those for economic injury must be filed by Nov. 20, 2021.