Governor Newsom Requests U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Ridgecrest Earthquakes

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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the administration has formally requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) declare a disaster for the damage caused by a series of large-magnitude earthquakes near Ridgecrest last month.

If approved, the SBA disaster assistance program will make low-interest loans available to eligible residents and businesses in San Bernardino and Kern counties.

"The loss or damage of personal property following a natural disaster can have a significant financial impact on families and businesses," said Governor Newsom. "The availability of these low-interest loans will provide needed relief to our residents as they continue to recover from the impacts of these earthquakes."

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