Small Business Association Loans Available in Fremont and El Paso Counties

Private, Nonprofit Organizations

Royal Gorge Fire SBA Media Release

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private, nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in Colorado following President Obama’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) as a result of the Royal Gorge Wildfire that occurred June 11 - June 16, 2013, announced Karen G. Mills, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. PNPs that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance.

SBA disaster assistance is now available in the Colorado county of Fremont. All interested PNPs should begin the process by registering with FEMA. At the time of registration, FEMA will determine if the PNP qualifies to immediately apply for a grant from FEMA’s PA program or will be referred to SBA to apply for a low-interest federal disaster loan.

SBA may lend PNPs up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.

For certain private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the nonprofit suffered any property damage.

The interest rate is 2.875 percent with terms up to 30 years. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is September 24, 2013. The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 28, 2014.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster.

Black Forest Fire SBA Media Release

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private, nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in Colorado following President Obama’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) as a result of the Black Forest Wildfire that occurred June 11 - June 21, 2013, announced Karen G. Mills, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. PNPs that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance.

SBA disaster assistance is now available in the Colorado county of El Paso. All interested PNPs should begin the process by registering with FEMA. At the time of registration, FEMA will determine if the PNP qualifies to immediately apply for a grant from FEMA’s PA program or will be referred to SBA to apply for a low-interest federal disaster loan.

SBA may lend PNPs up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.

For certain private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the nonprofit suffered any property damage.

The interest rate is 2.875 percent with terms up to 30 years. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is September 24, 2013. The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 28, 2014.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or e-mailingdisastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster.
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Colorado OEM Working to Identify Private Non-Profit Organizations and Local Governments Eligible for FEMA Disaster Aid for Royal Gorge Fire and Black Forest Fire




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30, 2013

Media Contact:  Micki Trost, Public Information Officer, Micki.trost@state.co.us, Cell:  303-472-4087

Colorado Office of Emergency Management Working to Identify Private Non-Profit Organizations and Local Governments Eligible for FEMA Disaster Aid

DENVER – Tuesday, July 30, 2013 – The Colorado Office of Emergency Management is working to identify private non-profit organizations and local governments that may be eligible for disaster aid as a result of the Presidential disaster declarations for the Black Forest Wildfire in El Paso County and the Royal Gorge Wildfire in Fremont County.  On July 26, President Barack Obama signed two major disaster declarations making disaster assistance available to state and local government agencies and some private non-profit organizations in Colorado.  A Fire Management Assistance Grant Program specialist from FEMA will be available to answer questions at the public assistance briefings.

Private non-profit organizations in El Paso and Fremont counties that suffered damage or incurred costs of at least $1,000 from Black Forest and Royal Gorge Wildfires are encouraged to contact the Colorado Office of Emergency Management at 720-852-6697 for potential referral to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program and/or attend an Applicant Briefing to be held in each County:

Royal Gorge Fire (DR-4133) Public Assistance Applicant Briefing
Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 10 a.m.
County Administration Building – Room 207
615 Macon Avenue
Canon City, CO  81212

Black Forest Fire (DR-4134) Public Assistance Applicant Briefing
Friday, August 2, 2013 at 10 a.m.
El Paso County - Charles “Chuck” C. Brown Transportation and Environmental Complex
Training Room West
3275 Akers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO  80922

Private non-profit organizations or institutions that own or operate facilities that are open to the general public and that provide certain services otherwise performed by a government agency may be eligible for Public Assistance. These services include:
  • Education
o   Colleges and universities
o   Parochial and other private schools  

  • Public Utilities
    • Systems of energy
    • Communication
    • Water supply
    • Sewage collection and treatment
    • Other similar public service facilities    

  • Emergency
    • Fire protection
    • Ambulance
    • Rescue
    • Similar emergency service

  • Medical
    • Hospital
    • Outpatient facility
    • Rehabilitation facility
    • Facility for long-term care for mental or physical injury or disease

  • Custodial Care

  • Homes for the elderly and similar facilities that provide institutional care for persons who require close supervision, but do not require day-to-day medical car

  • Other Essential Governmental Services

  • Museums, zoos, community centers, libraries, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, rehabilitation facilities, shelter workshops and facilities that provide health and safety services of a governmental nature

  • Health and safety services are essential services that are commonly provided by all local governments and directly affect the health and safety of individual

  • Low-income housing, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, programs for battered spouses, transportation to medical facilities, and food programs are examples of health services

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Major Disaster Declaration Information for Black Forest Fire



A major disaster declaration was approved for the State of Colorado last night by President Obama. The declaration prompts the release of Federal funds needed for the recovery of individuals and communities impacted by the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County.

Assistance funded by the disaster declaration includes:

  • Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA):  Assistance to provide unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance.
  • Crisis Counseling (CC):  Assistance to individuals and communities recovering from the effects of disasters.
  • Public Assistance (PA):  Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
  • Hazard Mitigation (HM):  Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

 

Fact Sheets

 

Contact Information

Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Phone Number: 720-852-6697

Information regarding upcoming meetings, workshop or briefings for the disaster assistance and hazard mitigation program will be posted at www.COEmergency.com.


Gov. John Hickenlooper's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Royal Gorge Fire and Black Forest Fire 

DHSEM Media Release:  President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Black Forest Fire

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President approves disaster assistance for Black Forest Fire




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
July 27, 2013

Media Contact:
Micki Trost, Public Information Officer
Micki.trost@state.co.us
Cell:  303-472-4087

President approves disaster assistance for Black Forest Fire

DENVER – Tuesday, July 27, 2013 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified Gov. John Hickenlooper Friday evening that Colorado’s request for a major disaster declaration related to the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County was approved by President Barack Obama.  The declaration prompts the release of Federal funds needed for the recovery of individuals and communities in El Paso County. 

Assistance funded by the disaster declaration includes:
  • Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA):  Assistance to provide unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance.
  • Crisis Counseling (CC):  Assistance to individuals and communities recovering from the effects of disasters.
  • Public Assistance (PA):  Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
  • Hazard Mitigation (HM):  Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

Coloradoans interested in learning more about the application process to apply for assistance or to receive additional information should contact the Colorado Office of Emergency Management at 720-852-6697 or COEmergency.com.
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DHSEM Update

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Update:  July 26

Items included in this update are:
  • Two Major Disaster Declarations for Colorado on July 26
  • NTIA Awards $2.5 Million to DHSEM to Assist in FirstNet Planning
  • FEMA Requests Comments on Minimum Design Standards for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects in Flood Hazard Areas
  • We Need Your Photos
  • Public Comment Period Open for State of Colorado Drought Mitigation and Response Plan
  • Educational Resources
    • Wildland Fire Assessment Program
    • National Preparedness Month
    • CEPP August Meeting Reminder
    • Distracted Driver Video
    • Emergency Management & Planning Degree and Certification Programs
  • Career and Volunteer Opportunites
  • Training Information
    • FEMA Independent Study Courses
    • The Countdown to the 2013 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
    • Hazardous Materials Safety Officer NFPA 472 Course
    • DHSEM Training Announcements
Please contact Micki Trost at micki.trost@state.co.us if you have any questions or would like to sumbmit information in the next DHSEM Update.
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Major Disaster Declaration Information for Royal Gorge Fire



A major disaster declaration was approved for the State of Colorado this morning by President Obama. The declaration prompts the release of Federal funds needed for the recovery of individuals and communities impacted by the Royal Gorge Wildfire in Fremont County. 

Assistance funded by the disaster declaration includes:

  • Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA):  Assistance to provide unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance.
  • Public Assistance (PA):  Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
  • Hazard Mitigation (HM):  Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

 

Fact Sheets

 

Contact Information

Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Phone Number:  720-852-6697

Information regarding upcoming meetings, workshop or briefings for the disaster assistance and hazard mitigation program will be posted at www.COEmergency.com.


Colorado's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Royal Gorge Fire and Black Forest Fire

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President approves disaster assistance for Royal Gorge Fire


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of Gov. John Hickenlooper




President approves disaster assistance for Royal Gorge Fire


DENVER — Friday, July 26, 2013 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified Gov. John Hickenlooper today that Colorado’s request for a major disaster declaration related to the Royal Gorge Fire in Fremont County was approved by President Barack Obama.


A similar request for the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County is still pending.


“We are grateful for the federal support in the wake the Royal Gorge Fire and other fires this summer,” Hickenlooper said. “This assistance will help Coloradans recover and begin to rebuild some of what was lost.”


The disaster declaration triggers the release of federal funds to help individuals and communities. Specifically, the federal government will provide assistance:


  • for unemployment benefits and re-employment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of the major disaster and who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance;
  • for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities; and
  • for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.


Coloradans interested in applying for assistance or receiving more information should contact the Colorado Office of Emergency Management at 720-852-6697 or Coemergency.com.


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