Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Disaster Assistance from the Small Business Adminstration

The State League of Municipalities is sharing the following information that may be useful to local businesses and residents impacted by Hurrican Sandy;

Disaster Assistance from the Small Business Administration

Individuals who rent or own a home, a business, or own a small agricultural cooperative located in a declared disaster area (http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/NJ%2013367%20A2%20for%20web.pdf), and are victims of a disaster, may be eligible for financial assistance from the US Small Business Adminisatrion (SBA).  The application filing deadlines are:

Physical Damage: 31 December 2012

Economic Injury: 31 July 2013

What Type of Disaster Loans are Available?

Home Disaster Loans
Business Physical Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans

For more information, contact SBA's Disater Assistance Customer Service Center by calling 800.659.2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA's website at http://www.sba.gov/content/2012-hurricane-and-tropical-storm-recovery-assistance-information.