SBA disaster loan assistance is now available for businesses who were affected by the fires in Sevier County. This assistance in your counties is only for businesses who suffered an economic injury due to the fires. For example, if a business lost customers during the time of the fire and that loss harmed their business, they may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The deadline to apply for SBA economic injury loans is Sept. 15. While’s there’s plenty of time, the sooner a business applies the sooner they can potentially get help from the SBA. They can apply at the disaster recovery centers in Sevier County or apply online at www.sba.gov or call our Customer Service Center at 1 800-659-2955.