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:

• Disaster unemployment assistance for self-employed individuals

• Disaster tax relief

• Special loans and working capital to help re-build and re-open

Alabama

Emergency Preparedness Information

• 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

• 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.

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Georgia

Emergency Preparedness Information

• 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

• If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Georgia Department of Labor.

• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Georgia Department of Revenue.

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Louisiana

Emergency Preparedness Information

• 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

• If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, download the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Form.

• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

• Louisiana Economic Development provides resources for businesses affected by hurricanes and other disasters.

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Mississippi

Emergency Preparedness Information

• Disaster Recovery Division
  Provides help to small businesses on everything from financial assistance programs to local building permit questions.

Disaster Assistance

• If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Department of Employment Security.

• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, please contact the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

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North Carolina

Emergency Preparedness Information

• 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

• If you're looking for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Disaster Unemployment Assistance

• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the State Tax Relief to Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes

• Insurance Publications - Disaster and Recovery provides information on insurance options for disaster and recovery efforts.

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South Carolina

Emergency Preparedness Information

• 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

• For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the South Carolina Employment Security Commission.

• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

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Texas

Emergency Preparedness Information

• 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

• 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

• For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, contact the Disaster Unemployment Assistance

• For State Tax Relief information following a disaster, contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

• 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.

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