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RGV-area businesses and residents who received property damage July 25-28 from Hurricane Hanna have until Oct. 30 to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan. The low-interest federal disaster loans are available in Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Starr and Willacy counties. According to Tanya N. Garfield, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West, various entities may apply for the loans. This includes businesses of all sizes,…

SBA Opens Virtual Recovery Centers For Hurricane Hanna

September 3, 2020

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Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Hanna July 25-28. The U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster and is making assistance available in Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Starr and Willacy counties. This is in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 28. “Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations,…

Hidalgo County Urges Reporting Disaster Scams

July 31, 2020

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As residents work to rebuild their homes following Hurricane Hanna, the Office of Hidalgo County District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. is urging the public to beware of disaster scams. After an emergency, residents may see an influx of door-to-door contractors in their neighborhood. While some may be reputable, others may not be and it is important to know where to report them. To report a scam, call your local law…

Hidalgo Uses Hurricane Hanna Online Damage Report Tool

July 28, 2020

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A new online form will make it easier for both county residents and businesses to report damage caused by Hurricane Hanna to county officials. The Hurricane Hanna Self-Reporting Damage Survey allows residents to fill out a form online and submit a request for assistance. It is a creation of the Texas Department of Emergency Management. The form assists the Office of Emergency Management and partner agencies as they assess and…