Rep. James Oberstar: SBA Opens Service Center for Ham Lake Fire Victims
Friday, June 01, 2007
Washington DC – Home owners, business owners and renters who were impacted by the Ham Lake fire will be able to begin applying for disaster assistance loans on Monday. Today, Congressman Jim Oberstar announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais on Monday at 8:00 AM.
SBA loans of up to $1.5 million will be available to business owners who suffered property damage and significant economic losses due to the fire. Homeowners can apply for loans of up to $200,000 to replace and repair real estate damaged in the fire. Loans of up to $40,000 are available to homeowners and renters who lost furniture and other property.
“Many resort owners saw business take a big drop during the fire,” said Oberstar. “Now the fire is out, but so are the phone lines. They are having trouble booking rooms, running credit cards and even issuing fishing licenses. These businesses need help right now and I am glad to see the SBA is moving quickly to render that assistance.”
Oberstar is working with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to bring more resources to Cook and Lake Counties. This week he met with FEMA Administrator David Paulison to see how that agency can help. Paulison is expected to report back to Oberstar early next week.
Information on applying for SBA loans:
Telephone inquiries:
SBA Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955 (Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, CDT)
Walk-in service:
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)
Cook County:
Cook County Courthouse
411 West 2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Opens: Monday, June 4
Open: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 9 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (1 Saturday Only)
Written inquiries:
SBA - Disaster Assistance
Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Road
Fort Worth, TX 76155
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