Hurricane ian
Small Business
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An on-going repository for Florida small businesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
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The event
hurricane ian
September 28, 2022
In late September of this year a category 4 hurricane, ian, made landfall and tore its way across southern and central florida, as well as, carribean and south carolina. It has been one of the deadliest hurricanes to affect florida since 1935 and has resulted in an estimated $1 billion dollars in damage.
AFFECTED AREAS
Counties deemed eligible for individual assistance by FEMA:
Charlotte (County), Collier (County), DeSoto (County), Flagler (County), Hardee (County), Highlands (County), Hillsborough (County), Lake (County), Lee (County), Manatee (County), Orange (County), Osceola (County), Palm Beach (County), Pinellas (County), Polk (County), Putnam (County), Sarasota (County), Seminole (County), St. Johns (County), Volusia (County)
For a list of areas eligible for public assistance visit the Florida Disaster Website.
physical damage loans
Home Owners, Renters, Small Businesses & Non-Profits
Homeowners may apply for up to $200,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $40,000 to replace or repair personal property — such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances — damaged or destroyed in a disaster.
These loans cover disaster losses not fully covered by insurance or other sources. Proceeds from insurance coverage on home or property may be deducted from the eligible loan amount.
mitigation assistance
Helping You to Rebuild Stronger
SBA offers low interest disaster loans to homeowners and small businesses impacted by declared natural and other disasters. Eligible SBA disaster loan borrowers may choose to receive expanded funding to help mitigate their home or business against future disasters. SBA disaster loans can be increased up to 20% to make building upgrades.
economic injury disaster loans (EIDL)
Small Businesses, Agricultural Cooperatives, & Most Private Non-Profits
If you have suffered substantial economic injury and are one of the following types of businesses located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for an SBA EIDL:
- Small business
- Small agricultural cooperative
- Most private non-profit organizations
florida disaster individual assistance
Home Owners, Renters, & Small Businesses s
The first step for individuals and businesses needing assistance should be through the toll-free tele-registration hotline, available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at 1-800-621-FEMA
florida small business emergency bridge loans
Loans are available up to $50,000 per eligible applicant. Loans made under this program are short-term, personal loans using State of Florida funds – they are not grants and must be repaid. Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans require repayment by the approved applicant.
florida disaster unemployment assistance
Employees, Entrepreneurs, & Gig Workers
This program offers a financial stipend to unemployed individuals (including the self-employed and gig workers) who are experiencing a disruption in their employment as a result of Hurricane Ian. Employment benefits commence the week of 09/25/2022 and the program will be in effect until 04/1/2023.
Please continue to stay safe and do not hesitate to reach out. We are here for you to assist with any post-disaster planning and employee retention strategies—we are in this together.
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