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Disaster Recovery Resources
Economic Development
Disaster Recovery Resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Businesses seeking disaster recovery assistance are encouraged to contact the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) to register their request.
FEMA
will register businesses and forward their requests to the
Small Business Administration (SBA)
to apply for federally subsidized low interest loans on property not covered by insurance. Information on local disaster recovery centers and their hours of operation will be provided as well.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Low interest federally subsidized loans on property not covered by insurance are available through the
SBA
for both
physical disasters
and
economic injuries
. Contact them at (800) 659-2955
Virginia Business Information Center (VBIC)
The
Virginia Business Information Center (VBIC
) can be reached at (866) 248-8814. This agency is the state's central business information resource, providing access to capital, incentives for workforce development, and business counseling.
US Department of Agriculture
Emergency Loan Assistance to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine is available. For information, visit their
web site
.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
This department of Virginia government will post updates and information on recovery efforts should there be a emergency situation in the commonwealth.
American Red Cross Guidance for Business and Industry
The above web site offers information for businesses in preparing for emergency situations.
Institute for Business and Home Safety
This web site gives instructions on preparing property for natural disasters from hurricanes to earthquakes.
September 7, 2008