In response to the events following the Deepwater Horizon Disaster, Terrebonne Economic Development Authority is providing information to local businesses who wish to assist in the clean-up efforts. Additionally, TEDA will post information which may be of assistance to those that are affected by the disaster.
Economic Assistance
SBA Offers Economic Assistance to Small Business Affected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
(May 11,2010)
Injury assistance available in Terrebonne and surrounding Parishes for small businesses suffering financial losses following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Small businesses affected by the shut down of the commercial and recreational fishing industry are encouraged to apply for the low interest loans now available in 34 Louisiana Parishes and 7 Mississippi Counties.
Small businesses in the area who are repaying SBA disaster loans will also be eligible for a deferment, on a case-by-case basis. For information on seeking a disaster loan deferment, call the SBA's Disaster Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.
BP Related Programs and Assistance
BP has established a Claims Line for oil spill-related claims. The toll-free number for the claims line is 1-800-440-0858. The line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For detailed information about the BP Claims process, please click on the BP Claims for Horizon Incident link above.
Refer back to this site frequently, as additional sessions will be scheduled and listed on the BP/Deepwater Horizon Unified Command website.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please call the Deepwater Horizon Response Volunteer Request Line at 1-866-448-5816 or visit the Web sites provided on the Volunteer for Oil Spill Clean-up site link above.
To report oiled or injured wildlife, please call (866) 557-1401
To report oiled shoreline, please contact the hotline at (866) 448-5816
Important Links for Information Updates
For information related to the Shrimp, Oyster, Crab, or Fishing Industries, please click on the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries website link above.
For the latest information from the Louisiana Emergency Response Center
Tracking Governor Bobby Jindal
For the latest information from Governor Jindal's website
The Official Deepwater Horizon Disaster Website
The official site for The Deepwater Horizon Unified Command
Office White House proposed legislation for the Oil Spill
