SBA Hurricane Relief

Top Six Web Sites for Hurricane Relief

In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita a large number of businesses have been impacted. The organizations listed provide additional information and resources to assist in the rebuilding efforts after the hurricanes. The information keeps business owners up to date with the latest information and notices from major governmental agencies.

• SBA Information (http://www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/index.html)

You can obtain general program information or receive a status update on your disaster loan request. Information pertaining to immediate Loan Officer Employment Opportunities for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is located on this site.

• State of Texas - Governor's Office Small Business Assistance (http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/ecodev/sba)

The Small Business section serves as a focal point in assisting small and historically underutilized businesses and provides sources of contacts and research information that will assist with federal, state and local business issues for small businesses.

• Hurricane Contracting Information Center (http://www.rebuildingthegulfcoast.gov/)

The Hurricane Contracting Information Center provides a central point of reference for businesses, especially minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and small- and medium-size enterprises, to register for and become aware of federal contracting opportunities in the Gulf Coast. While the HCIC does not award contracts, our mission is to ensure that businesses understand the process and are aware when opportunities become available.

• Declaration Notices (http://www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/disasterupdates.html)

The Small Business Administration provides updates by states concerning declaration notices that affect each state before and after October 1, 2005. The notices give detail information for homeowners, renters and business affected by hurricanes.

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Relief Site (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147085,00.html)

The Internal Revenue Service is working to provide appropriate relief and assistance to victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. If you are a hurricane victim and need help with tax matters or charitable issues information on special tax relief and assistance is available through the IRS.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (http://www.fema.gov/about/process/)

FEMA provides a website for individuals and families to access and review assistance information. The information provides a frequently asked questions section and 1-800 numbers to speak with a FEMA representative. The site offers a link to disaster recovery centers in each state.