The SBA has awarded more than $5 million in loans to residents and businesses in Massachusetts following the tornado.
SPRINGFIELD - The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding people in the Springfield area who suffered losses from the June 1 tornado have until Aug. 15 to submit completed SBA low-interest disaster loan applications to be considered for all forms of assistance. Homeowners and renters who cannot afford a loan may be referred to the Federal Emergency Management Administration for possible grant funds.
Frank Skaggs, SBA Field Operations Center East director, said “there is a tendency for survivors to discard SBA disaster loan applications because they may not want a loan. However, they risk missing out on grants by not returning completed applications to the SBA.”
The SBA has awarded more than $5 million in loans to residents and businesses in Massachusetts following the tornado.
People suffering damages need to register with FEMA at (800) 621 FEMA, or (800) 621-3362. People who are hearing or speech impaired can all a TTY number at (800) 462-7585. People can also register online at www.disasterassistance.gov
More information on disaster loans is available at (800) 659-2955, or (800) 877-8339 (TTY) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@SBA.gov