The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding residents and business owners in Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield Counties that federal disaster assistance remains available following the severe storms and flooding that struck the region on August 12, 2025.
Individuals and businesses impacted by the disaster can still apply for low-interest loans to help recover from physical damage and economic losses. These SBA loans are available to:
Homeowners and renters to repair or replace damaged real estate and personal property.
Businesses and nonprofit organizations to repair or replace property, equipment, and inventory, or to cover working capital needs through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
The deadlines to apply are:
Physical damage loans: October 27, 2025
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): May 26, 2026
Applications can be submitted online through the SBA’s secure portal at SBA.gov/disaster. Assistance is also available by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955.
For more information, applicants can visit the SBA website or contact the Customer Service Center directly for help with completing and submitting applications.