Over two months have passed since Hurricane Helene first impacted southwest Virginia. In that time, the commonwealth of Virginia and FEMA have made significant strides to support individuals, families and communities on their road to recovery.
News, Media & Events: Virginia
Events
2024-11-13T05:00:00
2025-01-15T23:59:00
Important Date
Nov 13, 2024
Jan 15, 2025
Nov 13, 2024
- Jan 15, 2025
Important Date
The 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners Workshop will be held in-person in Rosemont, Illinois, April 22-24, 2025. This year's theme is: Stronger Tomorrow, Together. To build our strongest agenda, we are seeking abstracts that support the theme.
2025-04-22T04:00:00
2025-04-24T23:59:00
Important Date
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025
Important Date
FEMA is hosting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners workshop in person this year! Join us in beautiful Rosemont, Illinois for an opportunity to connect with fellow hazard mitigation stakeholders. This annual event is the perfect chance to get the latest updates on mitigation grants and floodplain management, strengthen our partnerships, and collaborate with federal partners, including FEMA.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2024.
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All southwest Virginia Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance in VA is in 1 Week (Dec. 2)
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance in VA is in 1 Week (Dec. 2) - 4 Ways to Apply: Online: Disasterassistance.gov or through the FEMA app; Call: (800) 621-3362; In person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center fema.gov/drc
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Virginia: Galax, Giles County, Tazewell County
Virginia; FEMA-4831-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4831-DR; Virginia as a result of Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 24, 2024, and continuing.
Closed Disaster Recovery Center Pulaski County VA
Virginia - Hurricane Hellene Disaster & Business Recovery Centers
FEMA staff assisting survivors on Oct. 11, 2024, at the Disaster Recovery Center in Independence, Va.
FEMA staff assisting survivors on Oct. 11, 2024, at the Disaster Recovery Center in Independence, Va. (FEMA photo by Nicholas Monteleone)
Opening October 23 DRC Graphic
Waiting area at the DRC in Dublin, Va.
Waiting area at the DRC in Dublin, Va. Photo: Kelly Magarity / FEMA
The Tazewell, Va. DRC has staff from FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA), Virginia Emergency Management Department, the Virginia Employment Commission, Virginia Department of Health with Clinch Valley Community Action.
The Tazewell, Va. DRC has staff from FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA), Virginia Emergency Management Department, the Virginia Employment Commission, Virginia Department of Health with Clinch Valley Community Action. Photo: Phil Maramba / FEMA
