(Danville, Va.) — Victims of a tornado that left heavy damage in central and Southside Virginia are now eligible for low-interest loans to help them rebuild.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that the U.S. Small Business Administration loans are available to help residents and business owners who suffered heavy losses in the April 15 tornadoes.

Businesses and nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to replace or repair real estate, machinery and equipment. For homeowners, loans of up to $200,000 are available.

The National Weather Service estimated the tornado’s top wind speeds were 130 mph when it struck Lynchburg in April.

The tornado cut a path about six football fields wide in places for 20 miles as it tore through Campbell and Amherst counties. Damage was also heavy in Danville, where homes and businesses were hard hit along 58 West.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Lynchburg to answer questions about the disaster loan program and to help individuals complete their applications.

 

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