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HELP IN NAVIGATING THE
RECOVERY PROCESS
I
t can be difficult to know how to start navigating the recovery process, but
the Disaster Help Desk is here to help. The Disaster Help Desk is a fast and
reliable tool for small businesses and communities impacted by disasters.
The mission of the Help Desk is to help businesses mitigate disaster interrup-
tion and, after disasters, to enhance community economic recovery.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation wants to ensure that every busi-
ness and chamber of commerce is adequately prepared before, during and
after disasters. Business owners, chamber leaders and individuals are en-
couraged to contact the Help Desk if:
• You are in an impact area and want help with FEMA, SBA, and other assis-
tance programs (or for international disasters, if you want help coordinat-
ing with U.S.- based NGOs and U.S. government aid agencies).
• You want information about recovery best practices.
• Your company wants to contribute to disaster response efforts and/or con-
nect with chambers or businesses in an impact area to provide support.
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