Elijah Neahous, Public Affairs Specialist with the SBA

Following the severe flooding that hit our area back on August 11th, many families and business owners across Wayne County and neighboring communities are still dealing with repairs, clean-up, and lost revenue. Federal disaster declaration DR-20022 is officially in effect, and the U.S. Small Business Administration is right here on the ground in our community to help folks rebuild. But here’s the big secret most people don’t know: SBA disaster loans aren't just for businesses—they’re designed for homeowners and renters, too! Joining Dave this morning to walk us through the relief options, low interest rates, and key deadlines is Elijah Neahous, Public Affairs Specialist with the SBA. And here's your takeaway: The deadline for physical damage claims is October 25th. You can apply right now from your phone or computer at lending.sba.gov, or call the SBA Customer Service Center directly at 1-800-659-2955.