Disaster press release 24-155

SBA Announces the Closing of Business Recovery Centers Due to Inclement Weather Conditions

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience announced today it is closing the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Cook County on Jan. 9, 2024, due to Inclement Weather Conditions. Both centers will resume normal operation on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. 

SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives at the Business Recovery Centers will assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status on loan applications. The Oak Forest Municipal Complex hours of operation have changed to 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice: 

COOK COUNTY 

Business Recovery Center 

Oak Forest Municipal Complex 

15440 South Central Ave  

Oak Forest, IL 60452 

Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Closed on Saturday and Sunday 

Closed Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, due to Inclement Weather Condition 

SBA continues to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at the following location on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary. 

COOK COUNTY 

Business Recovery Center 

SBA District Office  

332 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 600 

Chicago, IL 60604 

Mondays – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Closed Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 due to Inclement Weather Condition 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659 2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. 

The filing deadline for returning applications for property damage is Jan. 19, 2024. The deadline to apply for economic injury application is Aug. 20, 2024. 

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration 

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov. 

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