Mississippi Storm-Damage Victims Can Apply for Federal Disaster Loans
Published Date: 5/14/2025
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Mississippi got hit by severe storms and tornadoes from April 2-6, 2025, and now the government is stepping in with disaster loans to help folks and businesses recover. If you live in Marshall, Tate, or nearby counties, you can apply for physical damage loans by July 7, 2025, and economic injury loans by February 9, 2026. These loans come with low-interest rates to make bouncing back easier and faster!
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Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
On May 8, 2025, the Small Business Administration issued an administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Mississippi for severe storms and tornadoes. The notice formally records that Mississippi was declared a disaster area on that date.
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