Posts Tagged FEMA

Millions already distributed to Virginians impacted by Helene

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin assesses storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Grayson County. (Credit: Christian Martinez / Governor Youngkin’s office)

Governor Glenn Youngkin held a press conference to update the state on its ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.

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Post-Helene, misinformation spreads even as recovery continues

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin assesses storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Grayson County. (Credit: Christian Martinez / Governor’s Office Photo)

State and federal agencies are working around the clock to get resources to parts of Virginia damaged by Helene, but misinformation is also spreading. Brad Kutner asked Governor Glenn Youngkin about getting reliable information to the public.

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NWS Director talks hurricane prep and new Virginia position

National Weather Service Director Ken Graham fields questions from reporters in Roanoke. (Credit: Nick Gilmore / Radio IQ)

State officials will soon have access to additional federal resources when it comes to weather and emergency preparedness. Nick Gilmore explains. 

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FEMA Says Now is the Time to Sign Up for Flood Insurance

800px-FEMA_logo.svgHurricane season is officially here, and FEMA is encouraging residents across Virginia to get flood insurance now before it’s too late. Michael Pope reports.

You can see what kind of danger you’re in by visiting the FEMA’s online Flood Map Service Center. Just type your address in to see what the risk of flooding is at your property.

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Va News Topics: Students Struggle With Trump Victory, FEMA Flood Maps

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Some students at UVA are struggling with Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election, and FEMA is updating its flood maps in Norfolk causing property owners to reconsider their insurance coverage, or lack of it.  Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. More now from Fred Echols.

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