Disaster Command Postings: Insurance villages, loans available
Modified: October 14, 2018
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Author: FAIA Newsroom
DFS establishing insurance village in Panama City
The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Consumer Services is planning to establish an insurance village in Panama City.
LOCATION: Parking lot of the Sam’s Club at 1707 W 23rd Street
DATES: Tuesday, Oct. 16–Friday, Oct. 19 (time frame may be adjusted based on need).
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 a.m–5:00 p.m. daily
If your agency’s office has been compromised and you would like to set up, please provide the following information to the Division of Consumer Services as soon as possible so they can finalize details:
- Name, email address and cell number for an on-site Point of Contact
- Size and number of mobile offices
- Indicate any special accommodations
Interest-free loans available
Interest-free loans of up to $50,000 are available for small business owners with physical or economic damages resulting from Hurricane Michael.
These short-term, interest-free working capital loans—available through The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program—are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a major catastrophe hits and when a business has secured longer term recovery resources, such as sufficient profits from a revived business, receipt of payments on insurance claims, or federal disaster assistance.
Low-interest loans available
Small businesses in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Taylor, Wakulla, and Washington counties may be eligible for disaster loans through the federal Small Business Administration. Download the fact sheet for information about rates and terms.