Disaster press release 24-211

SBA Business Recovery Center in Rhode Island Closed Tuesday Due to Inclement Weather

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience 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 8 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.  

 

SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC)  

Providence County    

 

City of East Providence City Hall  
145 Taunton Ave. 
East Providence, RI 02914

Hours:            Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.  
                          Fridays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.  
Close:              Saturdays and Sundays  


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 economic injury loan applications is Sept. 16, 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. 

Related programs: Disaster

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