Hurricane Irene has passed through the U.S. Eastern coast yesterdat. In her wake, she leaves behind thousands with flooded homes and businesses. So, how can you, as a business owner, get back on your feet after a disaster? The federal government offers the following resources:
- Business owners can visit www.readybusiness.gov for useful tips on how to reopen quickly and lessen the economic blow of the disaster.
- The Department of Labor has information on how to take care of your employees when an emergency strikes. Visit www.osha.gov/hurricane
- For information on SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit www.sba.gov/disaster, or call the Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955, for information about low-interest disaster loans.
- DisasterAssistance.gov consolidates information about federally funded
government assistance to disaster victims. You can apply for FEMA individual assistance and Small Business Administration loans through a single online application.
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