President Biden declares federal emergency in Virginia due to Hurricane Helene, enabling FEMA disaster relief.
President Biden has declared a federal emergency in Virginia, enabling FEMA to coordinate disaster relief following Hurricane Helene, which began affecting the area on September 25th. The declaration covers Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe counties, and the City of Galax, where over 100,000 customers are without power. Timothy S. Pheil has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for recovery operations in the region.
September 29, 2024
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