SBA Disaster Preparedness PSA encourages residents nationwide to be prepared
JUNE 8, 2006 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration today released a disaster preparedness audio public service announcement reminding residents throughout the nation of the importance of being prepared.
The 30-second spot encourages all homeowners, renters and small businesses owners to prepare a comprehensive disaster plan: identify all hazards in the home, identify escape routes and keep essential records offsite.
The audio PSAs are available in a downloadable MP3 format on the SBA Web site at http://www.sba.gov/npm2006/index.html.
SBA has a disaster loan program that offers long-term, low-interest, taxpayer-backed loans with up to 30-year repayment terms. Applicants may receive up to $200,000 to repair disaster damaged primary residences. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to replace personal property such as furniture and clothing. Loans to businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations are available up to $1.5 million to repair damage to real estate, machinery, equipment and inventory. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are also available to small businesses unable to pay bills or meet operating expenses.
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