State Assistance
Small Business Loans
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program can provide short-term, interest-free loans up to $50,000 to small businesses owners located in designated disaster areas that experienced physical and/or economic damage because of a natural disaster. Find additional information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s website.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene. Individuals affected in the designated disaster areas must file DUA applications before the deadlines listed on the DUA website.
Florida Chamber
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has a number of post-storm resources available on its “After A Disaster” website which has links to business damage assessments, the Florida Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline, Florida 511 (roadway conditions) and more.
