Companies impacted by Hurricane Idalia in Florida can now obtain one-on-one restoration help. The U.S. Small Enterprise Administration (SBA) has arrange a Enterprise Restoration Middle (BRC) in Hillsborough County to assist companies with submitting catastrophe mortgage functions. SBA Buyer Service Representatives will probably be accessible on the heart to reply any questions and help enterprise homeowners in finishing their functions. The BRC is positioned on the Entrepreneur Collaborative Middle (ECC) in Tampa, FL and operates from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to five p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to three p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s closed on Sundays.

Moreover, the Florida Small Enterprise Growth Middle (SBDC) at Hillsborough County may have its catastrophe restoration specialists current on the BRC to supply confidential and no-cost consulting for affected companies. Their specialists work alongside SBA enterprise mortgage specialists to supply details about accessible sources and help companies in finishing state and federal catastrophe mortgage functions. The Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County will be contacted at HCFLGov.web/FSBDC or (813) 204-9267 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to five p.m.

To remain up to date with the most recent info on storm and hurricane preparedness, companies can go to HCFLGov.web/StaySafe and join the County’s HCFL Alert system.