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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: April 22, 2020 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 5:00 P.M <br /> Update #: 2 <br /> <br />Incident: Coronavirus Update <br />This is a Civil Defense message. <br />This is a message to all small businesses of Hawaii Island. <br />The County of Hawaii has been informed that the U.S. Congress and the President are <br />about to pass legislation on an extension of the paycheck protection program and the <br />Economic-Disaster-Injury Loans program. This extension will immediately provide funds <br />for these programs which was quickly exhausted in the previous legislation. <br />Eligible are small businesses, sole proprietorships, independent contractors, self- <br />employed persons and private non-profits. Applications are processed through your <br />banker or credit union. Call them. They receive a commission if your application is <br />approved. <br />Know that this program was designed to help you stay open during this difficult time. <br />Your loan may be fully forgiven if you use 75% of it to keep your workers on payroll. You <br />can also use the money for rent, utilities or interest on mortgages. What can you lose by <br />trying? Time is critical as passage is anticipated by tomorrow, Thursday, April 23. Start <br />now as there will be a rush on these funds. <br />Good Luck to you. <br />Have a good day. <br />This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense. <br />