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U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to South Carolina Businesses and Residents Affected by Hurricane Irma

Press Release

Date: Oct. 6, 2017
Location: Columbia, SC
Issues: Finance and Banking

In response to a request for a disaster declaration from Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon has made low-interest disaster loans available to South Carolina business owners and residents affected by Hurricane Irma. The declaration includes Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton counties.

"I'm grateful that Administrator McMahon has decided to grant my request for a disaster declaration and give South Carolinians the resources they need to make themselves whole again after Hurricane Irma's impact on the state," said Gov. Henry McMaster.

"The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of South Carolina with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans," said Administrator McMahon. "Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA."

SBA's Customer Service Representatives will be available at Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications.


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