Disaster Preparedness + Recovery Assistance

Disaster Assistance is available for affected individuals and businesses after a Presidential disaster declaration. The first step for individuals or businesses that require assistance is to call the Federal Emergency Management Agency at 1-800-637-3362. Once an application is processed, further assistance may be coordinated through a Disaster Recovery Center established in declared counties or regionally. Representatives of federal, state, local, and volunteer organizations are made available to help disaster victims who are applying for assistance.

There are a wide range of individual disaster assistance programs available from The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Emergency management Administration (FEMA), as well as other State, Federal, and voluntary agencies.

Your best defense again any disaster is to be properly prepared. Look below for resources that can help you and your business be ready for any disaster.

Local

City of Providence Planning + Development

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

State

Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC)

Federal

US Small Business Administration (SBA) Rhode Island District Office

SBA Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Assistance

SBA Disaster Loans

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emergency Response Resources

DHS Private Sector Office

DHS Private Sector Resources

Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP)

FEMA Private Sector Division

FEMA Private Sector Resources

Private Sector Resources Catalog

Private Sector Press Room

The Ready Campaign

National Preparedness Month

FEMA Models of Public-Private Partnerships