Alaska Storm Victims Get Extra Time for SBA Loans
Published Date: 2/25/2026
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Summary
Alaska’s major disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding from October 2025 just got an important update! The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is now extended to April 3, 2026, giving affected folks more time to get help. Economic injury loan applications still close on July 22, 2026, so businesses have a bit longer to apply for support.
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Physical Disaster Loan Deadline Extended
If you were affected by the October 8–13, 2025 storms and flooding in Alaska, the deadline to apply for SBA physical damage loans is extended to April 3, 2026. You can apply through the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
EIDL Application Deadline Set for Businesses
For businesses in Alaska affected by the October 8–13, 2025 disaster, the deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is July 22, 2026. Apply through the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov before that date.
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