Disaster Field Operations Center East
Release Date: July 22, 2024
Contact: Mark Ihenacho (404) 331-0333 Mark.Ihenacho@sba.gov
Release Number: 24-507, FL 20413/20414
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SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Miami Gardens, FL
Extends Closing Date to Monday, July 29
Atlanta – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will extend the closing date for the Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Miami Gardens, FL. The Center was originally scheduled to close July 20, but due to increased activity it will remain open through Monday, July 29. The SBA opened the center to assist businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 11–14.
Until then, SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives at the Centers are available to answer questions, help apply for an SBA Disaster Loan, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in advance. Hours of operations are indicated below.
Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)
Broward County
Oak Lake Community Center
3190 N 56th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33021
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Permanently Closes: Monday, July 29 at 4 p.m.
Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)
Miami-Dade County
North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183rd St.
Miami Gardens, FL 30056
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Permanently Closes: Monday, July 29 at 4 p.m.
To apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 30, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 1, 2025.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
