The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued Amendment 1 to a Presidential declaration concerning a major disaster in Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. This amendment changes the deadline for applying for loans aimed at covering physical damages to March 6, 2025, and includes additional municipalities like Adjuntas and Ponce as areas affected by the disaster. Those needing assistance can apply for loans online through the SBA Loan Portal. The amendment is a follow-up to an earlier declaration made on November 27, 2024.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government is giving people in Puerto Rico more time to ask for help to fix things damaged by a big storm called Ernesto. They also added more towns that can get this help, and people can ask for it online.