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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

^^^ Applying for Federal Relief MT The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the federal relief effort. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is working in partnership with FEMA. They will provide low-interest, long-term loans to repair or replace uninsured or underinsured losses. Businesses must begin the application process by registering with FEMA by calling 800-462-9029, or 800-462-7585 for the hearing impaired. The deadline for applying is November 10,2001. You can also visit the FEMA/NY State/NYC-Disaster Assistance Service Center in Downtown Manhattan-141 Worth Street (at Centre Street, former DMV location) Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 8 pm Saturday-Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm (dates and hours of operation are subject to change) Call the FEMA help line for current information at 800-525-0321. The information you will need includes: H The street address of your damaged property ■ Your current mailing address and a telephone number where you can be reached if you have been forced to relocate ■ Your Social Security Number ■ The gross income of your business B Information on the type of insurance coverage you have There are two types of SBA loans: Business Physical Disaster Loans for Small Businesses ■ Loans to repair/replace disaster damage to property owned by the business, including real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory/supplies. Businesses of any size may be eligible. Nonprofit organizations may also be eligible. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Small Businesses H Loans for working capital to assist small businesses through the disaster recovery period. These loans cover operating expenses the business could have afforded to pay if the disaster had not occurred. For more information, visit vyww.sba.gov or call 800-659-2955. Deadline for applying is June 11,2002.

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: GENERAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & BUILDING ACCESS INSURANCE ADVICE Organization: New York City Economic Development Organization; Association of the Bar of the City of New York Corporation (EDC) & New York City Assistance Offered: Assistance regarding insurance coverage Partnership (NYCP) Contact Info: 212-626-7373 (English) Assistance Offered: Donated goods & services are available to 212-626-7374 (Spanish) people who have been affected by the Organization: National Insurance Institute tragedy (includes counseling, legal services, Assistance Offered: Information regarding insurance coverage office space and furniture) Contact Info: 800-942-4242 Contact Info: EDC: 866-227-0458 or www.newyorkbiz.com Organization: Insurance Emergency Operation Center (lEOC) NYCP: 718-403-2220 Assistance Offered: Assistance regarding life, auto and homeowner claims/procedures Organization: New York City Government Contact Info: 800-339-1759 Assistance Offered: View a map of pedestrian and vehicular traffic restrictions Organization: The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) Contact Info: www.nyc.gov Assistance Offered: Workers Compensation Center Contact Info: 877-467-3863 or 888-875-5790 #FINANCIALASSISTANCE 3 Organization: NYC Chapter of the National Association of Organization: WTC Disaster Recovery Loan Program Women Business Owners Assistance Offered: Listing of banks offering bridge loans Assistance Offered: Pro-bono insurance planning services to Contact Info: www.newyorkbiz.com/WTCloan businesses Organization; REDAC Disaster Relief Business Loans Contact Info: 212-768-4470 or nawbonycreliefiaaol.com Assistance Offered: Financial assistance for small business Organization: New York State Department of Insurance owners Assistance Offered: Provide information and referrals, advocacy Contact Info: 718-522-4600 and advice relating to insurance Organization: Ground Zero Elected Officials Task Force Contact Info: 800-339-1759 Assistance Offered: Survey to evaluate and assess the need for small business grants Contact Info: 212-367-7250 Fax 212-367-7356

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