Did you suffer under Tropical Storm Debby? There is more time to access some much-needed relief.
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced via news release Saturday that the deadline to apply for low-interest Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans has been extended to Jan. 7.
Physical loans are for affected homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. EIDLs are for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations.
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The disaster declaration covers Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long and Screven counties. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply for EIDLs: Burke, Candler, Emanuel, Jenkins, McIntosh, Tattnall, and Wayne in Georgia; and Allendale, Hampton, and Jasper in South Carolina.
SBA explained that FEMA grants are intended to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. This disaster loan program is designed for long-term recovery.
However, it’s important to note relief won’t be immediate. On Oct. 15, it was announced that funds for the Disaster Loan Program have been fully expended. While no new loans can be issued until Congress appropriates additional funding, applications will continue to be accepted and processed to ensure applicants are ready to receive help once funding becomes available. Those interested are encouraged to submit their loan applications promptly for review in anticipation of future funding.
To apply, go to sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1.
SBA’s Customer Service Representatives are available at the centers below to answer questions, help business owners finish their applications, accept documents, and provide updates on the application’s status:
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Behind Parker’s Kitchen in Hephizbah at 4104 Windsor Spring Road from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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CSRA Regional Commission in Augusta at 3623 Walton Way Ext. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Statesboro at 23805 U.S. Highway 80 East from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Savannah Entrepreneurial Center at 801 East Gwinnett St. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Tropical Storm Debby SBA low-interest loan deadline extended
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