Flooding victims can apply for federal help

WATSEKA – Owners of homes and businesses in Iroquois and Livingston counties affected by flooding in January and February have until May 6 to apply for federal disaster loans.

Richard C. Daigle, spokesman for the Small Business Administration, said low-interest loans are available for homeowners, renters and businesses.

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