This page is dedicated to the hurricane-impacted localities, residents, and DEQ-permitted facilities within Virginia's declared disaster areas. This page provides information vital for timely …

Each year, a significant number of people are injured or killed in the aftermath of a hurricane. As you return home and begin the recovery phase, keep these safety tips in mind:

Oct 1, 2024 · Southwest Virginia will get overlooked. Americans have a short attention span to begin with. The national attention focused on Helene’s destruction will soon pass, particularly …

Sep 26, 2024 · With Hurricane Helene bearing down on the Gulf Coast, Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency here in Virginia.

Sep 28, 2024 · RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin visited Damascus in Southwest Virginia today alongside U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith, State Senator Todd Pillion, and Delegate …

Oct 4, 2024 · Photos shared with 8News by the department show flooding and severe damage in several Western Virginia areas due to the storm, as well as the emergency crews responding …

Dec 13, 2024 · — Over two months have passed since Hurricane Helene first impacted southwest Virginia. In that time, the commonwealth of Virginia and FEMA have made significant strides to …

Incident Period: Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 3, 2024. Declaration Date: Oct 1, 2024. The initial application period for this disaster has closed, but recovery from the disaster continues. FEMA continues …

Nov 26, 2024 · Deep tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and the southeast Atlantic Ocean supplied continuous moderate to heavy rainfall to the mountains of the Carolinas, Tennessee, …

Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the …