As home and business owners continue to deal with the aftermath of flooding, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to conduct damage assessments in Newaygo County.

If approved, the administration's disaster assistance program would make low interest loans available to eligible residents and businesses affected by flooding.

More than 130 homes and businesses were damaged by flooding earlier this week.

On Tuesday, the Governor declared a State of Emergency for Newaygo County which makes more resources available to local officials.