Last month’s flooding has led to Gov. Holcomb requesting help from the federal government for Washington County. If approved, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program will be made available for residents, businesses and non-profit groups for that county. In addition, the contiguous counties of Jackson, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Lawrence, Orange and Scott would also qualify for the loans.

“This flooding devastated residents of Washington County,” Gov. Holcomb said. “It left homes and businesses severely affected, and our goal is to offer assistance. The state is applying for low-interest disaster loans to provide that measure of help.”