Help for Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

Help for Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

For fitness facility operators impacted by Hurricane Helene, the Health & Fitness Association is here as a resource if you have questions or need help accessing government assistance. The following federal resources may also be useful to you:

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Disaster Assistance Website
- Allows business owners to apply for individual and public assistance for damages and recovery.
FEMA Business Assistance Programs:
- Public Assistance Program: Helps private non-profit organizations by reimbursing costs associated with emergency protective measures and repair of damaged facilities.
- Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs): Available for in-person assistance.

FEMA Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Resources:

Information on mitigating future disasters.

SBA (Small Business Administration)

Disaster Loan Assistance
- Offers low-interest loans to businesses affected by disasters, including property damage and economic injury.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
- Helps businesses meet working capital needs caused by a disaster.

All Local, State & Federal Resources

In addition, HFA Group Purchasing Partner Grainger has several resources available online to help with recovery from hurricane damage. As members of HFA, you have access to group purchasing discounts on all of Grainger's 1.5 million+ products, including cleaning supplies, heating and cooling, and much more. Visit their website to learn more. They can also be reached by phone at 1-800-GRAINGER.

Finally, you are encouraged to join a FEMA Call for Private Sector and Community-Based Organization Communicators today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Learn more and sign up.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if HFA can be helpful in any way.

Sincerely,

Mike Goscinski

VP of Government Affairs

Health & Fitness Association

mgosicnski@healthandfitness.org