BY JESI MUNGUIA
A request for federal disaster assistance in Mecosta County, tied to severe flooding along the Muskegon River earlier this year, has been approved.
The disaster declaration covers Mecosta and neighboring counties.
That opens up funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, to cover cleanup costs from the flood damage.
Nicole Lisabeth is a spokesperson with the Michigan State Police.
Officials with the Small Business Administration are currently in Mecosta County, and they're going to be there thru March 20. For residents to come out who were impacted and may be eligible.
Lisabeth said more than 25 homes and or businesses were affected by the flooding.
Individuals and businesses that think they may be eligible for financial assistance can apply online at sba.gov.