The denial comes a year after the federal agency rejected a similar request from Hurley for a different flood.
Southwest Virginia Flooding
Recovering from a devastating flash 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.”
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‘We have to figure out how to deal with the water in a better way’
A year after a flash flood killed one person and left dozens of families homeless in the Buchanan County community of Hurley, cleanup continues. So does planning for how to keep the next flood from wreaking such devastation.
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Cardinal News recognized for Hurley flood coverage
The Institute for Nonprofit News named the coverage as a finalist in its annual awards.
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Food City raises more than $153,000 for Buchanan flood relief; more . . .
From elsewhere: Hearing set for large-scale solar project in Halifax County. Iconic Marion building demolished. Part of Poor Mountain to remain undeveloped.
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Two weeks after Buchanan County flood, ‘the hardest part is getting ready to happen’
Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged when rain and runoff poured into narrow mountain streams. The recovery is just beginning.
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No clear path for flood relief in Virginia
Youngkin’s planned withdrawal from RGGI complicates the state’s effort to support disaster victims.
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33 properties destroyed in Buchanan County flooding
The flash flooding that hit the Oakwood area last week also damaged 60 properties, but no deaths were reported.
