Buchanan County and Tazewell County were flooded last July. Nearly a year later, they’re still waiting on state aid.
Southwest Virginia Flooding
Recovering from a devastating flash flood
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10 months after a flood left 70 homes damaged or destroyed, Whitewood residents are still rebuilding
Local officials say they learned from the devastating flash flood that hit Hurley in 2021 and were more prepared when a similar deluge came a year later to Whitewood. But funding delays and red tape mean the recovery is still plodding along.
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First state checks go out to Hurley residents for flood relief, but process may be slowed by application requirements
More than $2 million in state aid has been disbursed to residents of Hurley whose homes were damaged or destroyed in a flash flood more than a year ago, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. But a shortage of available contractors and a need for documentation may be hampering efforts to distribute more money. The money, […]
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Gov. Youngkin calls for another $11 million in flood relief for Buchanan County
The governor rolled out his proposed amendments to the biennial state budget Thursday. Local lawmakers applauded Youngkin’s proposal to set aside more emergency funds for Buchanan County flood victims.
Posted inEconomy
Grant will pay for additional caseworker to help flood victims in Buchanan County
The Appalachian Regional Commission has made a $100,000 grant related to the July flooding in Whitewood.
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A flood took their homes. Three months later, some in the community are frustrated by the pace of recovery.
Three months after a flash flood devastated parts of Buchanan County, winter looms for residents who lost homes.
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FEMA denies financial help to Buchanan County property owners after July flood
The denial comes a year after the federal agency rejected a similar request from Hurley for a different flood.
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State aid for Hurley flood victims to arrive ‘well before Christmas,’ governor announces
FEMA rejected requests for aid for victims of the August 2021 flood in Buchanan County, prompting the state to step in.
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Buchanan, Tazewell county flooding in July approved for federal aid
President Biden approved a disaster declaration.
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Congressional delegation seeks federal disaster declaration, aid for flood-ravaged Southwest Virginia
Warner, Kaine, Griffith cite previous request for federal aid for Hurley, ask Biden to consider “cumulative impact on this community.”