US Small Business Administration To Provide Low-Interest Disaster Loans To Businesses, Homeowners As A Result Of July Flooding In Northampton County

On October 6, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster, making loans available for businesses and homeowners impacted by July flooding in Northampton County. 

Impacted residents in Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey may also be eligible for assistance.

“My team and I were on the ground in Northampton County immediately following the flooding, meeting with local officials and coordinating with PennDOT and our county partners to repair a vital bridge and ensure homeowners and business owners had the support they needed,” said Gov. Shapiro. “The flooding in Pennsylvania this summer has been devastating to our communities, but I know by working together that we will rebuild stronger than before. That’s why my Administration has worked with our partners to open up access to these low-interest loans, so that businesses and homeowners can recoup unforeseen losses.”

“When I visited Northampton County communities impacted by devastating flooding this summer, I promised I’d do all I could to bring federal assistance to help rebuild,” said Congresswoman Susan Wild. “I’m grateful that the Small Business Administration will help homeowners and small businesses across our community get back on their feet by opening access to low interest loans. Thank you to Governor Shapiro and Northampton County for your partnership and thank you to our emergency management personnel and first responders for their around-the-clock work.”

“I commend the SBA for providing much needed assistance, and I look forward to working alongside the SBA to ensure every affected resident and business can recover,” said Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure.

Click Here for the complete announcement + types of assistance available.

NewsClips:

-- Scranton Times: Scranton To Provide Individual Assistance To Flood Victims With Federal American Rescue Funds

-- WNEP: Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency Urging Anyone With Flood Damage From September Storm To Report It

Related Announcement:

-- US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Available To Victims Of Flooding In Berks County

[Posted: October 6, 2023]  PA Environment Digest