ATLANTA – – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that due to a steady decrease in activity, the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in North Providence Public Safety Complex
will close permanently on Saturday, May 18 at the close of business.
SBA’s Customer Service Representatives at the center will assist business owners complete their disaster loan applications, accept documents and providing updates on application’s status. The Center will operate as indicated below:
Business Recovery Center
Providence County
North Providence Public Safety Complex
North Providence, RI 02904
Open: Wednesday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closes Permanently: Saturday, May 18 at 3 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) 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 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.