Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Source: FEMA
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urge businesses to plan now for future disasters. When the next flood or other disaster strikes, getting your company back to business quickly may depend on emergency planning done today.
Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration
Whether you rent or own your own home, own your own business, or own a small agricultural cooperative located in a declared disaster area, and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Date: Monday, May 11th, 2009
Source: FEMA
This article was originally posted for the North Dakota severe storms and flooding, but can be used for any disaster.
It offers advice on completing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) packet and to register with FEMA even if you have insurance.
Another article that explains that SBA Disaster Loans are not just for Businesses.
Date: Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA provides low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, non-profit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.
Date: Monday, January 26th, 2009
Source: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and The Advertising Council
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign, in partnership with The Advertising Council, is introducing a series of new social media tools today to further engage Americans in taking steps to prepare for emergencies. The initiative is an extension of Resolve to be Ready in 2009, a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in 2009.
Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Source(s): Texas A&M Agricultural Communications
Property owners, construction companies and contractors should be wary of Formosan termites during post-Hurricane Ike reconstruction in Galveston and nearby coastal areas, urban entomologists say.
Date: Monday, January 5th, 2009
Source: FEMA
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the launch of the first phase of DisasterAssistance.gov, a new, easy-to-use web site that consolidates information about forms of disaster assistance in one place. Individuals in need of assistance following a presidentially declared disaster designated for individual assistance will now be able to go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov if they wish to register online for assistance with FEMA and other federal agencies.
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Source(s): FEMA
Only two weeks remain for homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike and live in one of the 34 counties designated for federal and state assistance to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
State and federal officials are urging anyone who still needs to register to do so before the registration deadline of Nov. 12.
“The deadline is only two weeks away and we don’t want anyone with disaster damages to miss this opportunity for assistance,” said State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun. “Register, get into the FEMA system and let’s find out what you are eligible for.”
There are two ways to register: log on to www.fema.gov or call FEMA’s toll free number, 1-800-621-3362, or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing impaired. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. Residents should register only once; duplicate registrations may cause delays in the delivery of assistance.
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Source(s): FEMA
Flood insurance policyholders whose structures were damaged by flooding from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for up to $30,000 in coverage in addition to their claims for damages. The extra money can be used by property owners to make their homes or businesses safe from future floods.
Date: Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Source(s): Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs wants to remind businesses damaged by Hurricane Ike that they may postpone paying state taxes, if necessary, while they clean up wind and flood damage…
