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Small Business Resources

Disaster Preparedness and Assistance

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), we are sharing pertinent information about available federal resources to assist you in recovering from a natural disaster and preparing before there is one.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has an array of resources that provide guidance on preparing for emergencies and assistance to recover from an emergency. The SBA offers low interest loans to businesses, individuals, and others who are in regions affected by declared disasters. Please click link to access detailed information on eligibility and application instructions.

The Internal Revenue service also provides information on special tax law provisions that may help businesses and individuals recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area. Please click this link to review detailed information about available resources.

Lastly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also provides direct assistance to individuals as they recover from the impact of a major disaster. Please click here to review eligibility and application instructions.

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has additional small business tools that will further assist you in successfully navigating your business forward. Please visit our website here to review this information.

For any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 202-366-1930 or email us at dot-osdbu@dot.gov