Bamberg tornado damage Small Business Assistance help [Video]

BAMBERG, S.C. — Bamberg County officials have shared how many people were able to get disaster loan assistance over the last two weeks from the temporary outreach center set up for people affected by a damaging tornado earlier this year. 

They said 39 home applications were submitted  and 10 business applications. They also answered questions for about 45 other people. 

The Small Business Administration approved low-interest disaster loans last month for people who suffered property damage from the January 9 tornado in Bamberg.  The county says that while a temporary center to discuss that assistance has closed, residents with questions should still reach out for help with aid applications.

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.govfor more information on SBA disaster assistance. For …