Disaster Assistance
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State governments are integral in not only relaying pertinent information to businesses affected by natural disasters who fall within their jurisdiction, but for offering a number of services to help businesses prepare and recover from disasters, including:
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Disaster unemployment assistance for self-employed individuals
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Disaster tax relief
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Special loans and working capital to help re-build and re-open
Alabama
Emergency Preparedness Information
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Alabama Hurricane Center
Provides resources for affected communities and the surrounding areas of Alabama. -
Emergency Contact Information
Lists phone numbers and websites for key government agencies in Alabama. -
City of Mobile - Hurricane Preparedness
Supplies emergency information for Mobile residents and businesses. -
City of Mobile - Creating a Business Disaster Plan
Offers tips and advice for businesses in Mobile.
Disaster Assistance
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Self-employed individuals can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through the Alabama Dept of Industrial Relations.
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Alabama Dept of Revenue.
Georgia
Emergency Preparedness Information
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Georgia 911 - Georgia's Disaster and Emergency Website
Provides the latest news and emergency preparedness information, including resources to help you recover from natural disasters. -
Business Assistance
Supplies information on how to prepare and recover your business from a natural disaster.
Disaster Assistance
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If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Georgia Department of Labor.
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Louisiana
Emergency Preparedness Information
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Emergency Louisiana
Gives the latest information on hurricane evaluations, disaster assistance and recovery efforts. -
Hurricane Preparation (Get a Game Plan)
Tells how to prepare for a hurricane. -
Insurance Tips for Hurricane Season
Supplies information about getting proper insurance for your home and business. -
Louisiana Homeland Security - Hurricane Information
Offers news, information, and fact sheets to help you prepare and recover from a hurricane.
Disaster Assistance
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If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, download the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Form.
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
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Louisiana Economic Development provides resources for businesses affected by hurricanes and other disasters.
Mississippi
Emergency Preparedness Information
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Disaster Recovery Division
Provides help to small businesses on everything from financial assistance programs to local building permit questions.
Disaster Assistance
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If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Department of Employment Security.
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, please contact the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
North Carolina
Emergency Preparedness Information
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NC Hurricane Information
Provides directory of resources to help businesses and residents prepare and recover from a hurricane. -
Emergency Preparedness Information (ReadyNC.org)
Contains information and resources to help North Carolinians prepare for natural disasters and emergencies.
Disaster Assistance
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If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Disaster Unemployment Assistance
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the State Tax Relief to Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes
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Insurance Publications - Disaster and Recovery provides information on insurance options for disaster and recovery efforts.
South Carolina
Emergency Preparedness Information
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South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Covers news and resources to help citizens and business prepare, evacuate and recovery from natural disasters. -
Business Insurance Information
Supplies general information and resources to help small business owners with insurance concerns in South Carolina.
Disaster Assistance
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For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the South Carolina Employment Security Commission.
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Texas
Emergency Preparedness Information
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Hurricane Preparedness for Businesses
Provides instructions on what to do before, during and after a hurricane in order to protect your business. -
Texas Emergency Preparedness Portal
Offers resources to help businesses and residents prepare for storms and other disasters. -
Texas Disaster Response Information
Lists links to information and organizations that will help you prepare for and recover from the effects of natural disasters.
Local Emergency Information
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Galveston County Emergency Preparedness for Businesses
Provides information to help area businesses plan and prepare for natural disasters. -
City of Houston Emergency Center
Lists helpful telephone numbers, emergency contacts and tips to both prepare for and recover from a natural disaster. -
Harris County Emergency Management
Gives tips and advice to help county residents prepare for an emergency or natural disaster.
Disaster Assistance
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For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Disaster Unemployment Assistance
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For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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The Texas Department of Agriculture's Interest Rate Reduction Program provides low-interest loans to agricultural business the have suffered declines in production due to natural disasters.