President Biden approved a disaster declaration.
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Youngkin tours flood damage, says Virginia needs state relief fund
About 150 homes in Buchanan County were damaged in some way by this week’s flooding.
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House proposes $11.4 million for flood victims in Hurley
Legislative action comes after initiative by Del. Will Morefield, R-Tazewell County.
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Appalachian Regional Commission awards $174,458 to Hurley
Meanwhile, Del. Will Morefield says he is hopeful of state funding for flood-ravaged community.
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Lawmakers seek flood control project for Pulaski; vaccines for coal counties
Warner and Kaine write letters to administration officials; Griffith joins in request for Pulaski.
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Virginia delegation seeks support from Biden for federal Hurley flood aid
FEMA had earlier turned down assistance for the Buchanan County community.
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‘We are survivors. We have to be.’
Almost three months after a storm brought devastating flooding and mudslides to the Buchanan County community of Hurley, residents and volunteers continue their slow recovery – and wait for help from FEMA that might never come.
