BARRETT TOWNSHIP -- Officials in Monroe County are trying to figure out how much the Eric Frein search has cost businesses.
They are asking business people what sales have been like since the search began six weeks ago in hopes of getting government reimbursement.
There have been plenty of businesses here in the Poconos, including in Barrett Township, that have felt a financial pinch, losing business while the manhunt continues.
It's been six weeks since the search began.
And now, Monroe County's Office of Emergency management is looking to help
The parking lots - empty. Cabins - empty.
The people at Spruce Lake Retreat just off Route 447 near Canadensis says they've taken a huge hit financially, while police search for suspected cop killer Eric Frein.
"Approximately $115,964, but who's counting dollars. About 1,100 guests, we haven't been able to serve the schools that we've been serving this year," said Spruce Lake Executive Director Mark Swartley.
The faith-based retreat has miles of trails, acres of hunting grounds, and beautiful camping areas. Usually, about two school groups visit per week in the fall.
Not one has shown up since the manhunt began.
For employees at Spruce Lake, it's been frustrating, especially since not once have state police searched here.
"We've been told he's not in this area. They're not even looking in this area and yet we're impacted by the search," said Swartley.
Now Monroe County's Office of Emergency Management is urging all businesses that have taken a hit from the manhunt to submit their losses to them.
"From that information, we will digest it, see where we are at and identify what programs may or may not benefit Monroe County," said Monroe County's Office of Emergency Management Deputy Director Mary Ellen Keegan.
Monroe County's Emergency Management Office is urging any and all businesses impacted by the manhunt to fill out a form. They plan to take the information and try to get financial help for those put in a pinch by this search and possibly securing some low-interest loans.
At the Mountainhome Deli, the owner says he's lost a few thousand dollars while waiting out this manhunt.
"You know, we're OK on the weekends. I've had a couple Saturdays where we're, like, 'Wow, it's slow!' But, you know, we'll survive," said Mountainhome Deli owner Raymond Cawolsky.
At least three businesses already have documented their losses, and dozens have called to inquire about help.
But more than anything, delis, resorts, diners, everyone is looking for this search to end.
The challenging part about looking for assistance - this manhunt is still ongoing, with no end date in sight and state police have no new information on the search today.
For more information on how to submit business losses, contact Monroe County Office of Emergency Management at (570) 992-4113 from 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday