Disaster press release 24-172

SBA Announces the Closure of Business Recovery Centers Due to Inclement Weather

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. 19-20, 2024, due to Inclement Weather Conditions. Both centers will resume normal operation on Monday, Jan. 22, 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 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 p.m.  

Closed on Saturday and Sunday  

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 on Sunday  

 

To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register at DisasterAssistance.gov  
or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the  
FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call  
800-621-3362.  

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) 6592955 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 to return applications for physical property damage is Feb. 9, 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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