SBA Opens Additional Recovery Centers in Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties to Assist South Carolinian Affected by Tropical Storm Debby

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Wiltown Community Center in Adams Run, Colleton County Taxpayer Service Center in Walterboro, and the Dorchester County Library, in St. George, to assist South Carolinians with applying for SBA disaster loans for losses due to Tropical Storm Debby that occurred on Aug. 4-22.

The declaration includes the primary counties of Berkeley and Orangeburg and the adjacent counties of Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Lexington and Williamsburg in South Carolina.

"When disasters strike, our Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are key to helping business owners and residents get back on their feet," said Francisco Sánchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. "At these centers, people can connect directly with our specialists to apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to rebuild and move forward in their recovery journey."

Customer Service Representatives are available at the Centers to assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application's status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in advance. The Centers will operate as indicated below.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Berkeley County

Berkeley County Administration Building

1003 US-52

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Permanently Closes: Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Charleston County

Wiltown Community Center

5779 Parkers Ferry Rd

Adams Runs, SC 29426

Opening: Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed: Saturday and Sunday

Permanently Closes: Friday, Oct 4 at 4 p.m.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Colleton County

Colleton County Taxpayer Service Center

118 Benson St.

Walterboro, SC 29488

Opening: Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Permanently Closes: Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Dorchester County

Dorchester County Library

506 North Parlor Ave

St. George, SC 29477

Opening: Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Permanently Closes: Monday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)

Orangeburg County

Bowman Library

7105 Charleston Hwy

Bowman, SC 29018

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Permanently Closes: Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.

For more information and to apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for 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 filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 18, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 18, 2025.

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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.