Preparing to Apply: Disaster/Hurricane Assistance
Event will be held at Monroe Civic Center, in the Ouachita/Jackson room; first door to your left when entering
As Hurricane Season approaches, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to prioritize equitably supporting impacted communities through disaster assistance, mitigation, and business preparedness efforts. It is more important than ever for residents and small businesses to remember that the best course of action to limit damage from natural disasters is preparing before the disaster hits.
The SBA is ensuring its products and services are simple and flexible enough to meet small businesses where they are and help them prepare, manage and recover from the growing disaster threats, including pandemics, cybersecurity and increased natural disasters due to climate changes. This seminar informs you on how to be ready when disaster hits
Topics covered:
Setting up your login.gov account to access the SBA Disaster Application Page
Eligibility requirements and completing the SBA Disaster Application
Coverage of the checklist of documents required to submit with the SBA application and the importance of saving documents to have access when needed following the disaster
Mitigation assistance from SBA
How to get approved the first time
What to do when referred to SBA by FEMA
What to do if you are denied for a SBA loan
How to get additional information when needed
The role of FEMA, and the what assistance is available through them
Who is eligible for assistance from FEMA and how to apply
Fee: No Cost