The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will open two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCS) in Tennessee on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Maury County Fire Dept., Station 30, in Columbia and the Gallatin Public Utilities Facility in Gallatin.
The SBA is opening the centers to assist businesses and residents who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on May 8-9. The disaster declaration covers Cannon, Giles, Maury, Sumner, and Warren counties in Tennessee. “When disasters strike, our Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are key to helping business owners and residents get back on their feet,” said Francisco Sánchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. “At these centers, people can connect directly with our specialists to apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to rebuild and move forward in their recovery journey.”