Alaska Flood Victims Get Extended SBA Loan Deadlines
Published Date: 12/18/2025
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Summary
Alaska’s major disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding just got an extension! If you were affected between October 8-13, 2025, you now have until February 20, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans, and until July 22, 2026, for economic injury loans. This means more time and support to help Alaska bounce back stronger!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Physical Disaster Loan Deadline Extended
If you were affected in Alaska between October 8 and October 13, 2025, you now have until February 20, 2026 to apply for physical damage disaster loans through the SBA for losses from the severe storms and flooding (FEMA-4893-DR).
EIDL Application Deadline Extended
If you were affected in Alaska between October 8 and October 13, 2025, small businesses may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through the SBA until July 22, 2026 to seek economic injury assistance related to the severe storms and flooding.
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