Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration After Severe Storms and Flooding: What Small Business Owners Should Know

The U.S. Small Business Administration issued an Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated August 19, 2026, in response to Severe Storms and Flooding.

This notice was published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2026, as document 2026-17271.

Small business owners in Pennsylvania affected by the severe storms and flooding may be facing property damage, operational disruptions, or other financial pressures.

The specific implications for any individual business depend on location, circumstances, and how the business was affected. Eligibility for any assistance is not guaranteed and depends on individual circumstances and each program's own review.

Capital Selector is a financing marketplace, not a lender, and does not make eligibility or approval decisions.

Business owners exploring financing options after a disaster declaration may use a marketplace like Capital Selector to review a range of financing types that could be available, subject to the review and decisions of individual financing providers.

Business owners who believe they may be affected may wish to review the official Federal Register notice at the source link provided, gather documentation of any storm or flood related impacts, and consider speaking with a qualified financial, tax, or legal professional.

This information is educational and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice.