The Business Nearby

Disaster Relief

2 articles

A flooded Main Street in 2026, showing widespread water damage and debris, with a solitary figure walking through the scene.
Main Street Revival

Main Street disaster relief in 2026 is an illusion, recovery efforts fall short.

After a historic flood, my fiancée and I incurred $5,000 in out-of-pocket costs for basement damage, even after insurance coverage.

Kendra Baptiste·August 25, 2026
Small business owner surveys flood damage in Washington state, SBA loan information visible on a nearby notice.
Business Resources

SBA Offers Disaster Loans for Businesses Through April 27

Over $8.7 million has already been distributed by FEMA to victims of the December floods in Washington state, including residents of Whatcom and Skagit counties, according to Cascadia Daily News . Nea

Simone Ito·June 6, 2026