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From Levee Repairs Completed in Skagit County Following December Flooding

How could the levee repairs in Skagit County affect the SBA?

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Businesses damaged by December flooding may seek SBA disaster loans The repairs were conducted following December flooding, where a section of a levee in Cockreham Island was completely breached, allowing water to dig out the land-facing side. This damage puts businesses in Skagit County at risk of financial loss. As the SBA provides disaster loans to businesses operating within Skagit County, the flood damage could lead to increased applications for recovery funding.

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  • Repairs to five of six levees in Skagit County have been completed, reducing the risk of flood damage.goskagit.com
  • A section of the levee in Cockreham Island was completely breached during December's flooding.goskagit.com

Why it matters

For the SBA, increased demand for disaster loans means a higher operational workload, requiring resources to process applications and manage the distribution of recovery funds to affected businesses.

This situation reflects the ongoing vulnerability of communities in Skagit County to severe weather events, as evidenced by the need for the Army Corps of Engineers to repair damage from the December flooding.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the estimated total financial damage to businesses in Skagit County from the December flooding?
  • What is the current processing capacity of the SBA for disaster loan applications in the region?

What would change this answer

The SBA announces an increase in disaster loan funding for Skagit CountyThe effect on businesses would become stronger, allowing for larger recovery efforts.
The remaining dike in Mount Vernon is not completed soonThe risk of future flood damage remains high, potentially leading to more future SBA claims.

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