ELKHART, Ind. – A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Elkhart for small businesses.

The U.S Small Business Administration’s office is located on CR 18.

Companies impacted by February’s historic flooding can now apply for low interest disaster loans.

Public Affairs Specialist, Karen Knapik says, “SBA has decided that they want to make sure they’re taking care of the business community here in Elkhart County.”

The deadline for applying for help with physical damage is July 5 2018.

For economic losses the deadline is Februrary 2019.