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SBA briefs Bolivar council on disaster-loan deadlines and eligibility after 'Fern' storms
Summary
An SBA representative told Bolivar officials that Hardeman County is eligible for federal disaster loans related to winter storms 'Fern.' Homeowners may apply for physical damage loans through 06/10/2026; economic injury loans for businesses have a 01/11/2027 deadline. The SBA urged residents to check eligibility and use local recovery centers.
Patrick Gant, a public affairs specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience office, told the Bolivar City Council that Hardeman County was included in the federal disaster declaration for the January 22–27, 2026 winter storms known as "Fern." Gant urged residents, business owners and nonprofits to look into SBA disaster loans even if they are unsure whether they qualify.
Gant described…
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