[californiadisasters] Central Coast Declared Drought Disaster Area

USDA declares Santa Barbara County as natural disaster area

Posted: Jun 27, 2013 10:25 AM by Katie Ferber, KSBY News
Updated: Jun 27, 2013 10:29 AM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Santa Barbara County as a "primary natural disaster area." They agency says the designation is due to losses caused by the recent drought.

Farmers and ranchers in San Luis Obispo County also qualify for natural disaster assistance because the county borders Santa Barbara County.

Being designated as a natural resource area means the counties can apply for low-interest emergency loans from USDA's Farm Service Agency. Farmers in the eligible counties have eight months to apply for the loan to help cover their losses.

Other areas included on the list are: Imperial, Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.

Source: http://www.ksby.com/news/usda-declares-santa-barbara-county-as-natural-disaster-area/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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