The Disaster Recovery Center located at High Island High School has transitioned to a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center.  The center will provide a wide range of services to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Hurricane Ike.  SBA Customer Service representatives will be available to issue loan applications as well as answer questions and assist with the application process.  The center, which will be open until further notice, is located at:

High Island High School

2113 6th Street

High Island, Texas

Monday through Friday

9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace their damanged or destroyed primary residence.  Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.  Businesses of any size and private non-profit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. 

Disaster victims should first register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency by call (800) 632-3362, or visit their web site at www.fema.gov.  The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is December 12, 2008.

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