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SBA tells Randolph County small businesses disaster-aid deadline extended to Feb. 20
Summary
A U.S. Small Business Administration representative told the court that Economic Injury Disaster assistance tied to the April presidentially declared disaster remains available to local businesses, with an application deadline extended to Feb. 20.
Jeff Da. D U H E., who identified himself in the transcript as representing the U.S. Small Business Administration, addressed the quorum court during public comment and said Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance related to spring flooding remains available to businesses in the county.
Jeff Da. D U H E. stated that the disaster was a presidentially declared event in April and that FEMA provided immediate response while the SBA follows with loans and assistance. He announced that the SBA deadline for economic-injury applications in the county has been extended to Feb. 20 and urged residents to share the information with business owners who may qualify.
He described economic injury as difficulty covering rent, meeting obligations, or maintaining business viability after a disaster and said the SBA can provide help to businesses that demonstrate disaster-related economic harm. He left business cards for anyone who wants to follow up and encouraged community members to pass along the SBA contact information.
The court did not take formal action on the announcement during the meeting; the comment was recorded during the public-comment portion of the agenda.
