SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens In Fort Bend

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center is open at the George Memorial Library in Fort Bend County. Read more

Completing SBA Loan Application Is The Key To Full Texas Disaster Assistance

Texans who suffered damages or losses from Hurricane Ike and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are urged to complete and return the application. Doing so will ensure the applicants are considered for the full range of disaster assistance that may be available to them. Officials with the SBA report a total of more than $3.8 million in SBA loans have already been approved for Ike-related damages and losses in Texas. Read more

SBA Disaster Budget Questions and Answers

Questions and answers regarding the SBA's budget for large disasters, including hurricanes such as Ike. Read more

SBA Disaster Assistance: Post-Gulf Coast Hurricanes Reforms

Following the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes (Katrina, Rita and Wilma), the U.S. Small Business Administration experienced significant challenges meeting the demand for its disaster home and business loans. The process backlogged and customer service expectations were not met. Since then, SBA has completely rebuilt its disaster operation, upgraded technology, reformed processes, and leveraged personnel to create a system far better able to handle major disasters and better serve survivors. Read more

SBA Lead Disaster Official to Visit Louisiana Recovery Operations

Rear Admiral Steven G. Smith, head of the Small Business Administration's executive office of disaster strategic planning, will visit coastal Louisiana tomorrow in a tour that will include meetings with top state officials, local Chambers of Commerce, and SBA disaster recovery staff. Read More

U. S. Small Business Administration: Fact Sheet--Disaster Loans

Whether you rent or own your own home, own your own business, or own a small agricultural cooperative located in a declared disaster area, and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Read More

SBA Response to Hurricane Gustav

U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Sandy Baruah today announced that SBA’s response to help businesses recover from Hurricane Gustav is well underway. So far, SBA has deployed more than 125 people to Louisiana to help residents and businesses recover from the hurricane. Read More

SBA: Remarks by Sandy K. Baruah

The Small Business Administration is not a first responder agency, but given the critical role SBA plays in economic recovery, we are actively and closely engaged in preparation activities with FEMA and other State and Federal entities.
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SBA's Disaster Response for Hurricane Gustav

The U.S. Small Business Administration is the leading agency providing post-disaster recovery loans tohomeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses of all sizes.The potential for devastating damage to the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Gustav has elicited a strong andproactive response from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The agency is prepared to undertake amulti-faceted, aggressive approach in response to the catastrophe, providing millions of dollars of reliefand many other types of essential support to the victims of the disaster.
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