Litchfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A disaster declaration approved by the U.S Small Business Administration will help residents and businesses in Litchfield and Montgomery County affected by the severe flooding on May 24th. Residents and businesses can apply for low-interest loans for damages not covered by insurance.

“We are grateful for the assistance our citizens have received from federal, state, county, and local agencies in the aftermath of the flooding the City of Litchfield experienced. Our community has rallied together to support one another,” said Mayor Steve Dougherty.

For help with applications, SBA staff will be on hand at the Litchfield fire station on Skyview Drive starting at 9 a.m. The Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“I was proud of the way that all levels of government came together for the residents of the City of Litchfield,” said Montgomery County Board Chairperson Doug Donaldson, “This is a great example of how governmental agencies can work together to assist citizens affected by devastating events such as this. I would also like to commend the City of Litchfield emergency responders for their quick action to assist stricken homeowners and St Francis Hospital. Our county agencies such as Montgomery County EMA stand ready to assist local governments during time of need.”

The deadline for applying for a loan for physical damage is August 16, 2024. The deadline for economic injury loan applications is March 17, 2025, but the in-person centers close permanently at 6 p.m. on Monday July 8. Details on the loans are available at the SBA website. 

This declaration covers Montgomery County and the neighboring counties of Bond, Christian, Fayette, Macoupin, Madison, Sangamon, and Shelby.