The U.S. Small Business Administration approved a request to make financial assistance available to individuals and families affected by the July 5-6, 2026, flash flooding in Blair County, and the surrounding counties of Bedford, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield and Huntingdon.
Additionally, the Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Assistance Program (DRAP) has been activated through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), which provides grants to individuals and families affected by the July 5-6, 2026, flash flooding in the following municipalities of Blair and Huntingdon counties:
- Altoona City,
- Antis Township,
- Logan Township,
- Snyder Township,
- Tyrone Borough, and
- Warriors Mark Township.
“Recovering from a flash flood isn’t something anyone should have to face alone. The July 5-6 flash flooding in Blair and Huntingdon Counties caused significant damage for many families and businesses, and we want those affected to know help is available,” said PEMA Director Randy Padfield.
“The introduction of Pennsylvania’s Disaster Recovery Assistance Program is significant for Blair County,” said Blair County Emergency Management Agency Interim Director Cris Fredrickson. “This new state program expands the assistance available to those impacted by the recent flooding. DRAP and SBA will strengthen our ability to help residents and businesses within the affected municipalities recover. We appreciate our state, federal, and volunteer partners for making resources available to our community. Recovery is a long process, but these programs represent an important investment in helping our communities rebuild stronger and more resilient after this disaster. We encourage everyone who may be eligible to apply.”
The SBA’s Disaster Loan Program provides low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, private non-profit organizations, and businesses who sustained physical damages from flooding. The SBA can provide up to $500,000 for homeowners to replace or repair their primary residences and up to $100,000 for homeowners and renters to replace or repair personal property. Businesses and most private non-profit organizations may apply for up to $2 million to cover disaster losses not fully covered by insurance.
Additionally, small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations located in the declared disaster area that have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
The SBA offers long-term repayment options, with loan terms of up to 30 years to help keep payments affordable. Repayment terms are determined on a case-by-case basis based on each borrower’s ability to repay. Additional information about the SBA disaster declaration and access to the online loan application for the July 5-6, 2026, flooding can be found here.
Applicants may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability should dial 7-1-1 for relay services), or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov and referencing Pennsylvania Disaster Number PA-20037.
The deadline to return SBA disaster loan applications for physical damages is Monday, Sep. 21, 2026. The deadline to return SBA economic injury disaster loan (EIDL) applications is Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
