Louisiana Storm Aid Amended Again: Groundhog Day Edition
Published Date: 8/13/2026
Notice
Summary
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4927-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Tropical Storm Arthur.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Physical-damage Loan Deadline Extended
If you had physical damage from Tropical Storm Arthur in Louisiana, you can apply for SBA physical disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal until October 1, 2026. The storm incident period covered is June 17, 2026 through June 24, 2026, and this amendment was issued August 7, 2026.
EIDL Application Deadline Set
If your small business or self-employed activity in Louisiana suffered economic injury from Tropical Storm Arthur, you can apply for SBA Economic Injury (EIDL) loans through the MySBA Loan Portal until March 30, 2027. The covered incident period is June 17, 2026 through June 24, 2026.
Aid Limited to June 17–24 Losses
Disaster assistance described in this declaration applies to damage or economic injury caused by Tropical Storm Arthur during June 17, 2026 through June 24, 2026. If your loss occurred outside those dates, this declaration does not cover it under this incident.
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