Indiana's request for disaster loans granted

Low-interest loans available for residents, businesses, nonprofits. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels received word that the U.S. Small Business Administration granted his request for an SBA disaster declaration for Clark, Floyd and Jennings county residents and businesses affected by the severe weather Aug. 4-9. SBA offers low-interest loans up to $200,000 to qualified homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Floyd County's Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be at the Emergency Management office at 1613 E. Spring St.