E-mail This StoryThe U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that Disaster Loan Outreach Centers and Business Recovery Center will remain open in Illinois through Thursday, August 28. The SBA is remaining in Illinois to make it convenient for disaster victims affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 1, through July 22, 2008, to apply for disaster loan assistance.
Victims are urged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA). "If you were issued an SBA loan application, complete and return the application to the SBA by the August 25 deadline, even if you don't want a loan. If the SBA is not able to approve you for a home loan, you will be referred to FEMA's Other Needs Assistance Program for possible grant assistance. Anyone who has not completed their disaster loan application is encouraged to meet with one of the Customer Service Representatives at any of the Centers located in Hancock, Rock Island or Winnebago counties for one-on-one assistance," said Frank Skaggs, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East.