Low-interest disaster loans available for wildfire victims

An Irvine Local Assistance Center became a Disaster Loan Outreach Center through the U.S. Small Business Administration this week in an effort to help those affected by the Southern California wildfires.

The center, at the One Stop Center, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to provide low-interest disaster loans to repair or rebuild structures damaged by the wildfires.

A FEMA representative is available to answer questions on federal assistance for both individuals and households.

Those unable to visit the center may call (800) 659-2955 or go to www.sba.gov/services/disaster assistance.

— Daniel Tedford