Hood River County businesses may be eligible for low-interest long term Small Business Adminstration loans to help them recover from economic impacts of lost revenue as result of January’s winter storms.  The County declared a winter storm emergency for January, and the state declared a statewide emergency January 8-20.  At least five Hood River County businesses need to show interest in pursuing this loan program and send a form or letter to Hood River County to request this state program be activated.  If you are interested in applying, contact Hood River County Emergency Manager Barbara Ayers at 541-386-1213.  Deadline to apply is March 23.