SBA Offers Disaster Loans for Kankakee River Ice Jam Flooding
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Allison Anderson, Will County Emergency Management Agency Director, issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announcing that low-interest disaster loans will be available to residents and businesses affected by the Kankakee River Ice Jam Flooding that occurred in January 2024:
“I encourage all residents and business owners in Will County who were impacted by flooding to apply for these low-interest, long-term disaster loans,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “Thank you to the SBA and Governor Pritzker for working to ensure that relief is available for those who were impacted by the Kankakee River ice jam flooding.”
“If you were negatively impacted by the Kankakee River ice jam flooding, please consider applying online or in-person for these loans before the May 13 deadline.” said Anderson. “Representatives will be available in-person until March 29 to assist with filing applications. These loans are available to any resident, small business owner, and non-profit organization in Will County that were negatively impacted by the flooding. We appreciate the SBA and the State of Illinois for continuing to support recovery efforts in the area.”