Friday deadline to apply for disaster loans after January tornadoes

A house in Iona, FL, is seen after being wrecked by a tornado in January 2022. Credit: WINK News

Friday is the last day to apply for disaster loans after January’s tornadoes in Southwest Florida.

These are low-interest loans available to people and businesses in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties, where many people were left with serious damage after the severe weather.

Loan applications must be submitted no later than Friday. Visit the Florida Department of Emergency Management to apply.

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