Watch CBS News

Disaster Declaration Approved For Westmoreland Co., Low-Interest Loans Available For Sept. Flood Victims

Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- State authorities say low interest federal loans are being made available to some western Pennsylvania residents whose property was damaged during a storm last month.

The governor's office says the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a request for a disaster declaration for Westmoreland County after Sept. 9 flooding.

Homeowners, renters and businesses in the county and in neighboring Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, Fayette, Indiana, Somerset and Washington counties may be eligible for low-interest disaster loans through the association's disaster loan programs.

chartiers creek valleybrook country club
(Photo Credit: SKathleen/Twitter)

Low-interest loans of up to $200,000 are available for repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed real estate and loans of up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to $2 million to restore damaged or destroyed buildings, inventory, equipment and assets.

(© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.