Recuperación de desastres
The Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides various disaster recovery assistance to assist businesses during difficult times. They offer Recovery Planning services to help businesses create strategies for risk mitigation and rapid recovery of operations. Financial Guidance is available to aid companies in managing their finances, accessing emergency funds, and making smart financial choices. Through Business Continuity Planning, businesses can keep critical functions running during and after a crisis. Support for Marketing and Customer Engagement helps businesses maintain customer communication and market position. Workforce Management services help resolve employment challenges and keep the workforce efficient. The Iowa SBDC is also available to provide support in applying for disaster recovery loans and finding other funding options. Furthermore, they facilitate connections with various resources, such as government programs, local organizations, and subject matter experts, to bolster comprehensive recovery initiatives.
Recent Disasters
Northwestern Iowa Flooding
The northwestern part of Iowa has experienced significant flooding, resulting in significant damage to many communities and businesses. In response to this disaster, the Iowa SBDC is ready to assist any business affected by the flooding.
Affected Counties: Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Humboldt, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Sioux, Woodbury, Calhoun, Cass, Crawford, Hancock, Harrison, Ida, Kossuth, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Pocahontas, Sac, Shelby, Webster, Wright
Deadline for Physical Damage Filing: 10/22/24 (still accepting applications)
Deadline for Economic Injury Filing: 3/24/25
Southern Iowa Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding occurred in May 2024, affecting many counties in southern Iowa.
Affected Counties: Adair, Adams, Montgomery, Polk, Story, Audubon, Boone, Cass, Clinton, Dallas, Freemont, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Muscatine, Page, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Scott, Tama, Taylor, Union, and Warren.
Deadline for Economic Injury Filing: 2/24/25
Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Severe storms and tornadoes occurred in April 2024, affecting many counties across Iowa.
Affected Counties: Clarke, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Union, Adair, Adams, Audubon, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Crawford, Dallas, Decatur, Fremont, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Story, Taylor, Warren, and Wayne.
Deadline for Economic Injury Filing: 2/14/25
Disaster Preparedness
The need to be prepared in case of disaster is something that all business, regardless of size, have to deal with. The ability of a business to get back up and running after disaster strikes is much easier if steps are taken before the disaster to prepare for such a possibility.
Create a plan
- Identify the key aspects of your business
- Plan for the the possible threats and other things that impact your business plan
- Implement the
- Create recovery strategies
Recuperación de desastres
Whether your business has been impacted by a disaster or economic downturn, the Iowa SBDC Network is here to provide access to the disaster capital and resources your businesses needs to recover, rebuild, and grow. These problems are not easy to overcome, however the sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin working with you to help overcome these challenges
We provide Disaster Loan Assistance
- Available relief and determine eligibility
- Compile necessary supporting documentation
- Help complete and submit the application
COVID-19 Recovery
America’s SBDC Iowa is still offering support and counseling for businesses facing COVID-19 related challenges. Please check out the COVID-19 Resource Guide from America’s SBDC for current pandemic information and updated online resources.
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- 515-294-2030
- iowasbdc@iastate.edu
- 1805 Lugar de colaboración, Suite 1331 Ames, IA 50010
America's SBDC Iowa es un programa de extensión de la Facultad de Negocios Ivy de la Universidad Estatal de Iowa y la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico y Relaciones Industriales. Financiado en parte a través de un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU.
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