Buchanan County, which has had three major floods in recent years, and Botetourt County, which has dealt with flash flooding, were chosen for the projects.
Southwest Virginia Flooding
Recovering from a devastating flash flood
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Southwest Virginia localities to get more than $1.86 million in grants for flood preparedness and mitigation projects
The region has been hit by four major flooding events since the summer of 2021.
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U.S. 58 reopens, months after it was destroyed by floodwaters — and months ahead of schedule
A portion of the road through Washington County has been closed since the remnants of Hurricane Helene swept through the region in September, requiring motorists to take detours. It is traveled daily by about 400 vehicles.
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IRS extends tax filing and payment deadlines for Virginia residents and businesses affected by February flooding
Taxpayers in 36 localities now have until Nov. 3 to file and pay their federal taxes.
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7 months after Helene, couple has a new house, an old rocking chair, and each other
The area around Damascus was particularly hard-hit by flooding. To date, volunteers have repaired 80 homes and built four new ones — including the house that Carl and Linda McMurray are moving into.
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New FEMA review process muddies the timeline for disbursement of Helene recovery funds
A memo sent by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to localities affected by Hurricane Helene outlined a lack of communication from the federal agency to the state.
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Disaster declaration covers 17 Virginia localities, with 16 more still under review
The declaration opens up federal aid for recovery efforts. But so far, only money for repairing public facilities and infrastructure has been approved.
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Trump approves disaster declaration for Southwest Virginia communities hit by February flooding
Some areas received as much as 7 inches of rain, resulting in flash flooding, blocked roads, mudslides, and damaged and destroyed bridges, homes and businesses.
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Repairs to section of U.S. 58 destroyed by Hurricane Helene are expected to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule
In a trip back to Damascus to check on storm repairs, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine called what’s been accomplished “impressive.”
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One month after catastrophic flooding in Southwest Virginia, still no word on requests for a federal disaster declaration
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
