Talia Washington Program Specialist Community and Economic Development 936-261-5119 | tbwashington@pvamu.edu
Small Business Disaster Recovery Resources In the post-recovery and clean up process of Hurricane Harvey, PVAMU Community and Economic Development have compiled a resource list for the post-recovery of small businesses. We understand the importance of timely information and understand that this list is not a comprehensive list, but a working list of resources for small businesses, if you know other resources available please contact our offices below.
WHERE DO I START?
Businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey the first thing to do it is start the application process with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Do not wait for the insurance company or insurance claims adjuster to begin this online process. Apply right away at www.sba.gov/disaster.
FEMA is another crucial step in the disaster assistance process and grants for your business, you can go to If your business is located in a rural county declared disaster https://www.disasterassistance.gov/. Do not have access area the USDA has information on assistance and relief. to a computer, download the app to fill out the application You can find more information on USDA website at https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/services/rural- “The SBA loan application is used to review an development-disaster-assistance applicant’s eligibility for additional assistance,” said If you have questions about the process, or need help to Federal Coordinating Officer William J. Doran III, who complete the SBA application, help is available. Applicants is in charge of FEMA’s operations in Texas. “For that may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service reason, complete the application even if you don’t Center by: plan to accept the loan.” Calling 800-659-2955 Emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Visiting SBA’s website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela National Small Business Association Disaster Relief Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call http://www.nsba.net/disaster-relief/ (800) 877-8339
RURAL COUNTIES
OTHER FEDERAL RESOURCES
STATE RESOURCES
The Texas Comptrollers Offices states persons affected business owners can request a time extension to file a tax return and pay any taxes due. The Comptroller will grant these extensions up to 90 days. For more information, or to request a tax filing extension, call 1-800-252-5555 or visit http://comptroller.texas.gov/disaster/.
IRS Tax Relief for Victims and Businesses https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-gives-tax-relief-tovictims-of-hurricane- harvey-parts-of-texas-now-eligibleextension-filers-have-until-jan-31-to-file.
COUNTY RESOURCES
Harris County Homeland Security and Emergency Management - http://readyharris.org/ City of Houston Emergency Informationwww.houstonemergency.org City of Houston and surrounding areas - www.211.org Houston Disaster Recovery - www.houstonrecovery.org
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