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News Release
Michael Walter, Public Information Officer

Office of Emergency Management
5320 N Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77091
Office: 713-884-4554
Fax: 713-884-4545
Mobile: 281-796-9117
Release Date: 2/1/2012

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers assistance to Houston residents affected by the flooding & severe storms January 9th.

Houston residents affected by the flooding and severe storms in early January can apply for assistance through SBA at the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center.

HOUSTON - Residents and business owners affected by the severe storms and subsequent flooding which occurred on January 9th can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S Small Business Administration at the following Houston location:

Disaster Loan Outreach Center
City of Houston Sunnyside Multi-Service Center
4605 Wilmington Street at Cullen
Houston, Texas 77051

Hours of Operation:

Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 6 pm
No appointment is necessary.
 until further notice

The Loan Outreach Center was originally located the City of Houston Department of Health & Human Services building at 800 N Stadium Drive and has been moved, effective Thursday, February 2nd to the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center to allow easier access for affected residents.

You can read more about what types of federal disaster assistance are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

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The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the primary coordinating agency for the City's emergency response and recovery, and conducts programs and activities for City residents and departments to help them prepare for, cope with and recover from the effects of natural and manmade disasters.

For information on how you and your family can prepare for all types of emergencies, visit www.houstonoem.net