Businesses impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire and White Sage Fire can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) declared an economic disaster in the region. Beginning August 25, SBA mobile service teams will be on the ground in northern Arizona and southern Utah to assist business owners with Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications.
The EIDL program offers long-term recovery support for small businesses suffering financial losses due to the devastating wildfire season. Loans are available for up to 30 years with a fixed 4% interest rate. To ease recovery, principal and interest payments are deferred during the first year.
Mobile SBA Service Team Locations
Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments will be scheduled as needed.
- Fredonia: Aug. 25–29, 8 AM–5 PM, Fredonia Town Hall, 25 N. Main St.
- Page: Sept. 2–5, 8 AM–5 PM, Hyatt Place, 1126 N. Navajo Dr.
- LeChee: Sept. 5–6, 8 AM–5 PM, LeChee Chapter House, Coppermine Rd.
- Marble Canyon: Sept. 8–9, 8 AM–5 PM, Marble Canyon Trading Post, US-89A.
The declaration covers Coconino County and neighboring counties in Arizona, including Mohave, Yavapai, Gila, and Navajo, along with Kane and San Juan counties in Utah.
SBA assistance is also available remotely during the nine-month application window. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for details. For individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
This vital federal aid aims to help small businesses recover from lost revenue during the critical summer tourism season and ensure economic stability for impacted communities.
