APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE – www.fema.gov

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APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE – www.fema.gov

After Hurricane Irma’s devastation, FEMA is accepting applications for Individual Assistance; you will not be required to pay back FEMA. You may be referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a low interest disaster loan; if you qualify, you will be required to pay back the loan. Stay Safe.


Please visit: https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance for instructions; https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ for application; https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants/see-what-sba-offers/sba-loan-programs/disaster-loans for SBA loan application

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