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Latest News
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• Call the IRS phone line for Gulf oil spill victims: 866-562-5227
• Find out the latest with NOAA's daily updates.
• Learn more about response efforts.
• Download maps, publications, factsheets and one-pagers.
• Watch live feeds from remotely operated vehicles.
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File a Claim
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• Complete an online claims submission form.
• Call the Claims Hotline at (800) 440-0858 |
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Apply for a Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
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If you are a small business owner and your business has been adversely affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, you may now apply for an interest-free loan through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Gov. Charlie Crist has allocated $5 million from General Revenue to fund the bridge loan program.
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Small business applicants are eligible for up to $25,000 in interest-free assistance for up to 12 months to help bridge the gap between the time a catastrophe hits and when the business secures other resources, including payment of BP claims, federal disaster assistance, profits from revived business or long-term loans.
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Job Opportunities
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• Find jobs supporting Florida's Gulf recovery efforts.
• Learn about the Vessel of Opportunity Program for fisherman.
• Find a Workforce Center near you.
• Panama City Workforce Center Accepting Applications for Oil Spill Cleanup Jobs |
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For more information call Gloria Samples at 850-872-4340 ext. 112 or visit: |
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Workforce Center
625 Highway 231
Panama City, FL 32405 |
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GCCC Gulf/Franklin Center
3800 Garrison Ave.,
Port St. Joe, FL 32456 |
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• Download the Agency for Workforce Innovation's Disaster Unemployment Assistance Brochure
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Mobile Business Assistance Centers (MACs)
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Two Florida SBDC Network MACs stand ready to be deployed in the field for on-the-spot business disaster assistance. SBDC CBAs assist business owners with forms and applications needed to prepare for and recover from disasters. |
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View the MAC schedule or for more information contact Paymon Shokoohi at (866) 737.7232.
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Travel Updates
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Find specific destination updates from VISIT FLORIDA. |
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Protecting Wildlife
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Report injured or oiled animals to the wildlife distress hotline at (866) 557-1404. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
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