RICHMOND, Va. -Governor Youngkin announced Sunday, September 29, the declaration for Public Assistance, Emergency Protective Measures and Direct Federal Assistance has been approved.
This announcement comes in support of Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and the City of Galax.
In addition to the request being accepted, Governor Youngkin and First Lady visited Independence, Fries, Pembroke, Narrows and Bisset Park, Va to reinforce the Commonwealth’s continued commitment of recovery efforts and thank first responders.
“Hurricane Helene’s impacts were felt across Southwest Virginia and the impacts are heart wrenching. Immediately, we went to work to request additional federal assistance on top of the state and local assistance that we are already providing. Thank you to President Biden, Senator Warner, Senator Kaine and Congressman Griffith for their support and continued coordination to provide assistance to Virginians in need. Today, I visited some of the impacted counties to reiterate that we are praying for all affected Virginians and we’re working to restore power, communications, water, and cell phone coverage immediately. State and local officials are coordinating to ensure that key essentials such as water and food are available to those that need it. As we begin the recovery process, Virginians in need can go to VAemergency.gov or dial 211 for help. At the state and local level, we will remain continually engaged to ensure Virginians get the support and help that they need in the aftermath of this powerful storm. I am proud of Virginia first responders for their assistance, the grit and resilience of Virginians and together, we will get through this,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
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