ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Rhode Island is closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 13 due to inclement weather. The Center will resume normal operation on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m.
SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives at the Business Recovery Center can assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status on loan applications.
Providence County
Business Recovery Center
North Providence Public Safety Complex
1835 Mineral Spring Ave.
North Providence, RI 02904
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
Closed: Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to inclement weather
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 March 7, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Oct. 7, 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.