ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Michigan to apply for a physical disaster loan by
May 8. Additionally, the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Monroe County will close permanently on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m.
Survivors in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties with damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred Aug. 24-26, 2023, should apply before the deadline.
Customer Service Representatives at SBA will assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide updates on an application’s status. The Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice.
Business Recovery Center
Monroe County
Ellis Library & Reference Center
3700 S. Custer Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closing Permanently: Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m.
Business Recovery Center
Wayne County
Wayne County Community College District
Downriver Campus – Room 11
21000 Northline Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed: 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 May 8, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 8, 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.