Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites and Businesses Affected by April Storms to Apply for Sba Disaster Assistance Loans
Disaster loan offerings through the SBA are complementary to and separate from federal relief programs offered through FEMA
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is encouraging small businesses and nonprofits affected by severe weather that occurred across the state in April to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Last week, the state was notified that SBA approved Gov. Evers’ request for a Rapid Disaster Declaration, which enables Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by April’s severe storms, tornadoes, and floods to apply for low-interest disaster loans. Please note that the disaster loan offerings through the SBA are complementary to and separate from programs offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“As our communities and small businesses continue to recover and rebuild from April’s storms, I am glad the SBA listened to our request for additional assistance for those who need it,” said Gov. Evers. “The state will continue partnering with and supporting local partners while working to ensure every Wisconsin family, business owner, and community that was impacted by this spring’s severe weather receives the federal assistance they need and deserve.”
The declaration covers 20 communities across the state, including Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago, as well as the Oneida Nation, which are eligible for both physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.
Additionally, small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in the 33 adjacent counties of Adams, Ashland, Calumet, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Douglas, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Langlade, Lincoln, Monroe, Oconto, Ozaukee, Pepin, Portage, Richland, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, Taylor, Trempealeau, Walworth, Washburn, Waushara, and Wood Counties are eligible to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
According to SBA, starting Monday, July 13, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Centers in Marathon, Milwaukee, and Outagamie counties to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can schedule in-person appointments in advance at appointment.sba.gov.
The hours of operation are listed below:
MARATHON COUNTY
Business Recovery Center
Marathon County Public Library
300 N. First St.
Wausau, WI 54403
Opens at 9 a.m. Monday, July 13
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Business Recovery Center
SBA District Office
310 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Ste. 580W
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Opens at 8 a.m. Monday, July 13
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
Business Recovery Center
Shiocton-Bovina Fire Department
W7746 Pine St.
Shiocton, WI 54170
Opens at 9 a.m. Monday, July 13
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is August 31. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 30, 2027.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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