State Emergency Information

State governments provide a number of services to help businesses prepare and recover from disasters, including disaster unemployment assistance for self-employed individuals, disaster tax relief, and special loans and working capital to help re-build and re-open.

Jump to : Alabama | Georgia | Louisiana | Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Texas

Alabama

Emergency Preparedness Information

• Alabama Hurricane Center
  Resources for affected communities and the surrounding areas of Alabama.
• Emergency Contact Information
  Phone numbers and websites for key government agencies in Alabama.
• City of Mobile - Hurricane Preparedness
  Emergency information for Mobile residents and businesses.
• City of Mobile - Creating a Business Disaster Plan
  Tips and advice for Mobile businesses.

Disaster Assistance

• Self-employed individuals can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through the Alabama Dept of Industrial Relations
• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Alabama Dept of Revenue
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs

Georgia

Emergency Preparedness Information

• Georgia 911 - Georgia's Disaster and Emergency Website
  Latest news and emergency preparedness info, including resources to help you recover from natural disasters.
• Business Assistance
  Info on how to prepare and recover your business from a natural disaster.

Disaster Assistance

• For Disaster Unemployment Assistance contact the Georgia Dept of Labor
• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster contact the Georgia Dept of Revenue
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs

Louisiana

Emergency Preparedness Information

• Emergency Louisiana
  Get the latest info on hurricane evaluations, disaster assistance, and recovery efforts.
• Hurricane Preparation (Get a Game Plan)
  Learn how to prepare for a hurricane.
• Insurance Tips for Hurricane Season
  Info about getting proper insurance for your home and business.
• Louisiana Homeland Security - Hurricane Information
  News, info, and factsheets to help you prepare and recover from a hurricane.

Disaster Assistance

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• State Tax Relief Information
• Louisiana Economic Development provides resources for businesses affected by hurricanes and other disasters.
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs

Mississippi

Emergency Preparedness Information

• Business Assistance Centers
  Provides help to small businesses on everything from financial assistance programs to local building permit questions.

Disaster Assistance

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster contact the Mississippi State Tax Commission
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs

North Carolina

Emergency Preparedness Information

• NC Hurricane Information
  Directory of resources to help businesses and residents prepare and recover from a hurricane.
• Emergency Preparedness Information (ReadyNC.org)
  Info and resources to help North Carolinians prepare for natural disasters and emergencies.

Disaster Assistance

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• State Tax Relief to Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes
• Insurance Publications - Disaster and Recovery
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs

South Carolina

Emergency Preparedness Information

• South Carolina Emergency Management Division
  News and resources to help citizens and business prepare, evacuate and recovery from natural disasters.
• 2008 South Carolina Hurricane Guide
  Latest info on hurricane preparations, evaluations, disaster assistance, and recovery efforts.
• Business Insurance Information
  General info and resources to help small business owners with insurance concerns in South Carolina.
• Can Your Business Survive a Natural Disaster?
  Learn about how advance planning and property insurance are essential to recovering from a hurricane.

Disaster Assistance

• For Disaster Unemployment Assistance contact the South Carolina Employment Security Commission
• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster contact the South Carolina Dept of Revenue
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs

Texas

Emergency Preparedness Information

• Hurricane Preparedness for Businesses
  Learn what to do before, during and after a hurricane in order to protect your business.
• Texas Emergency Preparedness Portal
  Resources to help businesses and residents prepare for storms and other disasters.
• Texas Disaster Response Information
  Links to information and organizations that will help you prepare for and recover from the effects of natural disasters.

Local Emergency Information

• Galveston County Emergency Preparedness for Businesses
  Info to help area business plan and prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters.
• City of Houston Emergency Center
  Helpful telephone numbers, emergency contacts, and tips and advices to prepare and recover from a natural disaster.
• Harris County Emergency Management
  Tips and advice to help county residents prepare for an emergency or natural disaster.

Disaster Assistance

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Texas Dept of Agriculture's Interest Rate Reduction Program provides low-interest loans to agricultural business the have suffered declines in production due to natural disasters
• The Disaster Assistance Guide provides information on federal disaster loans from SBA and IRS tax relief programs