Homeowners, renters, business owners and non-profit organizations in Orange County - along with those in the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino and Ventura - are eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to cover physical damages caused by the severe winter storms, flooding, debris flows and mudflows that began on Jan. 17, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced this week.

"This is just the first step toward helping those affected get back in their homes and their businesses operating," he said in a letter.

On Jan. 22, the governor proclaimed a state of emergency for Orange County.

For more information on SBA loans, call 1-800-659-2955 (or 1-800-877-8339 for the hearing impaired).






The City of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses roughly 7 square miles with nearly 48,000 residents. The City supports a thriving business community with companies such as Pacific Life Insurance Co.; United Parcel Service (UPS); Clarient; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; Q-Logic; Lennar Homes; Buy.Com; Fluor Daniel; Pepsi Bottling, Inc.; Shea Homes; the Renaissance ClubSport Hotel; and Bausch and Lomb.
 
Aliso Viejo has 23 parks, vast open space and top-notch amenities including the Aliso Viejo Ranch and the City's new Conference Center and Aquatic Center. The City of Aliso Viejo welcomes you to "Experience It All."  
The City is also celebrating the Year of the Youth. For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.