Some federal relief is available for those impacted by Typhoon Halong through Small Business Administration loans. The SBA has adjusted rules to meet Alaska’s unique needs, including funding for subsistence camps, hunting equipment, and other items essential to rural lifestyles. “We have about two dozen staff on the ground today. We're going to be here for the long haul. We're going to make sure that the messaging gets out through traditional and alternative channels,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. The SBA doesn’t just provide loans for small businesses; homeowners and renters can get disaster relief as well. About $25 million in relief is being sent to Alaska following the president’s disaster declaration. “The hope is to get them up and running as soon as poss

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