Bug and Hawk Fires Torch Nevada: SBA Declares Disaster
Published Date: 9/17/2026
Notice
Summary
This is notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the state of Nevada dated September 11, 2026. Incident: Bug and Hawk Fires.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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SBA Physical Disaster Loans Available
If you live or own property in Washoe County or the listed contiguous counties in Nevada, California, or Oregon affected by the Bug and Hawk Fires (incident period August 8, 2026 through September 9, 2026), you can apply for SBA physical disaster loans. Physical loan applications must be submitted by November 10, 2026. Interest rates shown: homeowners with credit available elsewhere 6.000%, homeowners without credit available elsewhere 3.000%, businesses with credit available elsewhere 8.000%, businesses without credit available elsewhere 4.000%, private non-profits 3.625%.
EIDLs for Affected Businesses and Co-ops
If you run a business, small agricultural cooperative, or private non-profit in the named affected counties from the Bug and Hawk Fires (incident period August 8, 2026 through September 9, 2026), you can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). EIDL applications are due by June 11, 2027. Interest rates shown: businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere 4.000%; private non-profits without credit available elsewhere 3.625%.
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