Small Business Loan centers open for July 15 storms

ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — Residents or businesses of Elkhart or Porter counties impacted by the July 15 storms that rolled through the area may qualify for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

If you live in the following counties you are also eligible to apply: Jasper, Kosciusko, LaGrange, La Porte, Lake, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph and Starke; and the Michigan counties of Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph.

Beginning on Monday August 12, 2004, you can apply at the Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Elkhart and Porter Counties.

Elkhart County:

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Aug. 12 – 27

Elkhart County Health Department

608 Oakland Ave.

Elkhart, IN 46516

Aug. 12 Hours: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.

Aug. 13 – 27 Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET

Porter County:

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Aug. 12 – 27

Porter County Library

103 Jefferson St.

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Aug. 12 Hours: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.

Aug. 13 – 27 Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT

Residents and businesses will have until October 7, 2024 to apply for physical property damage.