Polk County’s Emergency Management division has been notified thatlocal businesses and residents affected by tornadoes as a result of Tropical Storm Nestor on Oct. 18, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Residents and business owners have several ways that they can apply for assistance. They include applying online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela, by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or emailing [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
Beginning Friday, Nov. 15, the Salvation Army, located at 2620 Kathleen Road in Lakeland, is hosting the SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center. SBA staff will be onsite to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications through Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Hours are:
Friday, Nov. 15 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sundays Closed
Tuesday, Nov. 26 Closes at 4 p.m.
Application filing deadlines for these SBA loans will be Jan. 13, 2020 for physical damages to property and August 13, 2020 for economic injury.
Businesses and individuals may obtain more information by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or by emailing [email protected].