If you are a WSIA member and your business and/or employees were impacted by the recent hurricanes, please fill out this form to request assistance from the WSIA.
For more information, updates, and resources on Florida disasters, visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) disaster updates website. Their resources and information are for Florida residents to use as they see fit and serve as a way to help execute FDEM’s mission to coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida.
Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding. Eligible small businesses may apply for loans of up to $50,000 through the program. Apply here.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance After a Disaster: If you, your family or your home were individually impacted by a major disaster, FEMA can help support your recovery. Learn more about the options available here.
Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster. Activate Hope helps connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more. Fill out the form to request help today!
U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. Explore the options here.