Employees and self-employed individuals who are unable to work due to the disaster may be eligible for DUA even if they are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance. Apply at: des.nc.gov/dua
Once you’re safe and able to communicate with the outside world, here are four things that businesses should do to alert key individuals and help position themselves for US Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans and other funding:
Take photos of the damage and keep a journal. During this hectic and stressful time, it’s important to keep a record of your activities and contacts so you can recall them down the road.
Contact your insurance company to file your claim.
Contact your lender(s). Let them know about your current situation and request interest only payments on any outstanding loans.
Gather your financial statements and other key business information. You will need these to document your business and apply for SBA disaster loans.
FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
