Business flood recovery centers open in Monroe, Oxford

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Governor Ned Lamont is announcing that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened two Business Recovery Centers in Monroe and Oxford that are now providing in-person assistance to businesses seeking to apply for federal disaster aid for damages incurred due to the severe flooding the western portion of Connecticut experienced on August 18, 2024.

Located at the Monroe Police Department (7 Fan Hill Road) and Oxford Town Hall (486 Oxford Road), these Business Recovery Centers are staffed by SBA customer service representatives who can assist business owners in completing their disaster loan applications, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status.

Both locations are open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They are closed on Sundays.

Walk-ins are accepted. But, it is encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by visiting this website .

In addition to applying in person, business owners may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.