Disaster press release 24-358

SBA Business Recovery Centers in Maine Closing Permanently on May 20

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Maine will close permanently on Monday, May 20 at close of business.  

SBA’s Customer Service Representatives at the centers will assist business owners complete their disaster loan applications, accept documents and providing updates on an application’s status. The Centers will operate as indicated below:

 

Business Recovery Center

Cumberland County

Currency Institute

701 US Route 1, Suite 7  

Yarmouth, ME 04096

Hours:    Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

                  Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.

 

Business Recovery Center

Hancock County

Moore Community Center

125 State Street  

Ellsworth, ME 04605

Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 5 p.m.                      

 

Business Recovery Center

Lincoln County

Willing Workers Hall

2604 Bristol Rd  

New Harbor, ME 04554

Hours:    Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

                  Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.

 

Business Recovery Center

York County

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains

1000 US Route 1, Suite 102

York, ME 03909

Hours:    Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

                  Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.                                        

 

To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online 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) 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 to return applications for physical property damage is May 20, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 23, 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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