SBA Disaster Assistance Granted for June Flooding in Oklahoma Panhandle

NEWS RELEASE July 3, 2024

SBA Disaster Assistance Granted for June Flooding in Oklahoma Panhandle

OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Kevin Stitt’s request for disaster assistance for TexasCounty heavy rain and flooding that began on June 18.

The designation provides SBA low interest disaster loans for renters, homeowners, business owners and private, non-profits to repair or replace any property damaged by the storm which was not covered by insurance or other assistance programs. The loan program is also available to assist businesses that sustained economic injury due to the storm. 

Under SBA rules, the assistance is also available for residents and business owners in the contiguous counties of Cimarron and Beaver. 

The Governor requested the SBA assistance on Tuesday, July 2 after assessments found at least 28 homes and businesses with major damage and 97 with minor damage in Texas County.

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

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