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Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in Marion for those impacted by the May 16 tornado

Damage from tornado in Williamson County of May 16, 2025
Brian Sapp
Damage from tornado in Williamson County of May 16, 2025

The Williamson County Emergency Management is making Small Business Administration loans available for those affected by the May 16th tornado.

Representatives from the SBA can meet with residents, homeowners, renters and business owners. They can answer questions and help complete loan applications.

Disaster assistance through the SBA may include low-interest loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property, equipment and inventory.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans are also available to small businesses and most private non-profits suffering economic harm due to the storm.

A Disaster Loan Outreach Center will operate for in-person assistance from this Monday through July 3 at 500 North Holland Street in Marion. It'll be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for this Monday, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will also operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Applications for disaster loans are available online.

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