SBA Opens Second Business Recovery Center in Mississippi; Centers to Close for July 4th Holiday

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will open a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Humphreys County on Friday, June 28, at the Louise Volunteer Fire Department. Both Business Recovery Centers in Mississippi will close temporary in observance of the July 4th holiday and will resume normal operations on Friday, July 5.

The SBA established its Centers to assist Mississippi businesses with losses due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on April 8-11.

"Our Business Recovery Centers are one of the most powerful resources at SBA's disposal to support business owners," said "Francisco Sánchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. "Business owners can meet in-person with our specialists to apply for SBA disaster loans and get information on the full breadth of our programs designed to help them navigate their recovery."

Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Disaster Recovery Center in advance. The Centers will operate as indicated below.

Business Recovery Center (BRC)

Humphreys County

Louise Volunteer Fire Dept.

Intersection of Ash Street and Gum Street

Louise, MS 39097

Opening: Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Closed Thursday, July 4, for National Holiday

Business Recovery Center (BRC)

Hinds County

Old Chamber Building

201 South President Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed: Saturday and Sunday

Closed Thursday, July 4, for National Holiday

With the changes to FEMA's Sequence of Delivery, survivors are now encouraged to simultaneously apply for FEMA grants and the SBA low-interest disaster loan assistance to fully recover. FEMA grants are intended to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. The SBA disaster loan program is designed to help survivors with their long-term recovery needs. Please visit SBA.gov/disaster to apply for SBA assistance online.

Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 9, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 10, 2025.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.