Skip to main content

Original text


Powered by Google TranslateTranslate
Powered by Google TranslateTranslate
Disaster Recovery and Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
by Bridget Weston
>
December 19, 2022
Rating

The Small Business Administration reports that 25 percent of small businesses don’t reopen after a major disaster. Every business deserves to thrive again after an emergency.

At SCORE, we know that access to the resources businesses need when facing unforeseen circumstances is essential for survival.

Info for businesses affected by natural disasters

If your business sustained damage or economic hardship due to a disaster in your area, you can apply for an SBA Disaster Loan. Businesses of all sizes may apply for up to $2 million to be used to repair damaged real estate, replace or repair machinery and equipment, or replace inventory and various other business assets. You may also be eligible to borrow up to $2 million for economic injury recovery.

You can apply online, or visit any FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center, or SBA Business Recovery Center in your area.

A loan officer will work with you to review your credit, inspect your business and determine your eligibility. As this process may take some time due to post-storm demand, it’s important to apply for an SBA Disaster Loan as soon as you’re able to safely determine whether you need assistance.

DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA’s hub for disaster relief information, can guide you toward other options for financial assistance.

Info for businesses preparing for emergencies

If your business was out of the path of this storm, you may want to take this time to evaluate your emergency preparedness plan. Not sure how to plan for the worst while you hope for the best? The Department of Homeland Security’s Ready program offers a detailed guide for business preparedness planning.

Here at SCORE, we have a detailed archive of disaster preparedness and recovery resources.

You can find checklists to help you prepare for tornadoes, hurricanes, winter weather, earthquakes and other weather-related events. You’ll also find ways to use social media and email wisely in an emergency.

SCORE mentors are willing to work with you to develop an emergency preparedness plan for your business. It may seem like an arduous task, but preparing now can provide peace of mind in the future.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE
About the author
Bridget Weston
Bridget Weston
Bridget Weston is the CEO of the SCORE Association, where she provides executive leadership and works directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of SCORE.
Read full bio
CONNECT
712 H St NE PMB 98848
}
Washington, DC 20002
1-800-634-0245

Copyright © 2024 SCORE Association, SCORE.org

Funded, in part, through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Chat generously provided by:LiveChat

In partnership with
Jump back to top