Mississippi Gets Official Disaster Tag After Tropical Storm Arthur Hits
Published Date: 8/7/2026
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This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4930-DR), dated August 3, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.
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Physical Disaster Loans for Homeowners
If you live in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, or Stone counties in Mississippi and had physical damage from Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18–20, 2026), you can apply for an SBA physical disaster loan. Homeowner interest rates are 5.750% if you have credit available elsewhere and 2.875% if you do not. The physical loan application deadline is October 3, 2026.
Physical Disaster Loans for Businesses
If your business in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, or Stone counties suffered physical damage from Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18–20, 2026), you may apply for an SBA physical disaster loan. Business interest rates are 8.000% if you have credit available elsewhere and 4.000% if you do not. The physical loan application deadline is October 3, 2026.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loans for Small Businesses
Businesses and small agricultural cooperatives in the listed primary and contiguous counties may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for losses from Tropical Storm Arthur. EIDL interest rates are 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere and 3.625% for certain private non-profits. The EIDL application deadline is May 3, 2027.
How to Apply and Contact SBA
You can apply for disaster assistance online at the MySBA Loan Portal: https://lending.sba.gov, or in person at local locations. For help call 1-800-659-2955, email [email protected], or use 7-1-1 for relay services if deaf or hard of hearing.
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