In the wake of Hurricane Milton’s destruction through Palm Beach County, the City of West Palm Beach is stepping up to aid its local small businesses. A substantial financial lifeline has been extended in the form of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, consisting of a $50 million fund prepared towards businesses grappling with the calamity’s aftermath. Entities qualifying for this program can secure short-term, zero-interest loans designed to provide a financial stopgap until they can access more permanent recovery funds. Further details, including the application procedure, are available on the City of West Palm Beach’s official site.