Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites and Businesses Affected by August Storms to Apply for Sba Disaster Assistance

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by severe weather last month to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Federal disaster loans from the SBA will be available for Wisconsinites and businesses impacted by devastating storms that occurred August 9 through August 12 last month, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in damage.

“The disastrous weather events Wisconsinites faced last month displaced kids and families and damaged homes, businesses, community centers, and more,” said Gov. Evers. “Since the storms occurred and we saw the devastating impacts left in their wake, we want to make sure folks know what federal resources, support, and assistance is available to help our communities respond, repair, and rebuild. I’m encouraging Wisconsinites and businesses who are eligible to make sure they apply for federal assistance, including federal disaster loans available through the Small Business Administration.”

Please note that the disaster loan offerings through the SBA are complementary to and separate from Individual Assistance programs offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Gov. Evers last week announced he had secured approval of a federal disaster declaration, unlocking nearly $30 million to help Wisconsin families and businesses rebuild and recover after extreme weather caused tens of millions of dollars in damages.

Wisconsinites can learn more about Individual Assistance support through FEMA and how to apply in the governor’s press release announcement last week here.

Businesses and residents in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties may be eligible for physical damage and economic injury assistance through SBA, while businesses in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, and Walworth counties may be eligible for economic injury assistance.

Eligible applicants may apply for the following SBA disaster loans:

• Home Disaster Loans – For homeowners and renters to repair or replace damaged real estate and personal property. As noted earlier, this is a complementary and separate program from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program;
• Business Physical Disaster Loans – For businesses and private nonprofit organizations to repair or replace disaster-damaged property, including buildings, equipment, and inventory; and
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans for small businesses and nonprofits unable to meet financial obligations due to the disaster.

The deadlines for applications are Nov. 10, 2025, for Home Disaster and Business Physical Disaster Loans and June 11, 2026, for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Applications for the loans can be submitted online via the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov. For assistance, contact the SBA Customer Service Center:

• Phone: 1-800-659-2955
• Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
• TTY: Dial 7-1-1 for relay services

Loan applicants may also be eligible for additional funds to cover mitigation improvements that protect property against future damage. SBA also offers refinancing options for qualified applicants and support for voluntary or involuntary relocation.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to begin the recovery process.

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.