WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the agency has approved more than $3 million in federal disaster loans for Alaskans
impacted by Typhoon Halong in October of this year. The assistance comes less than two months after SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited Anchorage to highlight SBA relief available to support homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits in their recovery efforts.
“SBA has approved more than $3 million to support Alaska families and business owners impacted by Typhoon Halong,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “Even during the federal shutdown, the SBA remained steadfast in its commitment to delivering rapid and robust relief to Americans in need. As I saw from my own meetings with survivors and state leaders, Alaska is a deeply resilient state – and under the leadership of President Trump, we will continue to support a full recovery for the communities impacted.”
SBA is expanding on-the-ground support to accelerate Alaska’s recovery. Loss verifiers are deployed across remote regions, including hard-to-reach subsistence sites and off-road areas to perform on-site damage assessments. Their evaluations ensure survivors receive thorough and accurate damage assessments.
Complementing this, SBA remains on the ground in Bethel and Anchorage operating disaster loan outreach centers (DLOCs) where SBA customer service representatives can answer questions, guide applicants, and provide one-on-one support. No appointment is needed.
The hours of operation of the SBA centers are as follows:
| LOWER KUSKOKWIM REAA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Bethel City Hall - Meeting Room 300 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy. Bethel, AK 99559 Opens at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE Disaster Loan Outreach Center University of Alaska Anchorage 1901 Bragaw St. Ste. 199, Training Rm. Anchorage, AK 95508 Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Meanwhile, in Alaska's storm-hit communities where subsistence living anchors daily life and cultural resilience, SBA is stepping up with targeted support. Survivors facing damage to subsistence camps, drying racks, boats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), fishing gear, harvest equipment, or other vital subsistence property may qualify for home and personal property loans. SBA urges subsistence-reliant households to apply and meet with on-site specialists at SBA DLOCs [CP1] to understand their assistance options.
Survivors can apply for SBA disaster assistance online by visiting sba.gov/disaster. Survivors may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Dec. 22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 22, 2026.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
[CP1]On-site where?
SBA HQ Press Team U.S. Small Business Administration press_office@sba.gov
