SBA, City of Selmer and McNairy County Chamber of Commerce join forces to help communities recover after April storms
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
SBA, The City of Selmer and McNairy County Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Help Communities Recover after April Storms
WASHINGTON – In the wake of severe storms and tornadoes, a collaborative effort is underway to support survivors with resources. The Disaster Recovery Resource Fair, scheduled for Sep. 4, will aim to provide critical resources and assistance to those affected by the disaster on April 2-24.
The event, organized by the Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R) in partnership with local stakeholders, agencies, and support organizations, will offer a comprehensive range of services to aid those in need. Attendees will have access to informational one-on-one counseling, resource booths, application assistance, status updates, and much more.
Admission is free and open to all surrounding areas, families and businesses seeking support during this challenging time.
The address and time for the Disaster Recovery Resource Fair is listed below:
| Date | Location | Time |
| Sep. 4, 2025 | Selmer Civic Center
230 N 5th St, Selmer, Selmer, TN 38375 |
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
To apply online, 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 SBA disaster loan grace period allows borrowers to apply for federal assistance beyond the original deadline. Currently, the SBA has implemented a 60-day grace period for physical damage loan applications, which is applicable for those affected by recent disasters.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 19, 2026.
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.
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