Posts Tagged Helene
Virginia’s legislative budget looks to tackle Helene relief quickly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2025
It’s been nearly four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of Southwest Virginia and state legislators are looking to get funds to those who need them most. Brad Kutner spoke with legislators in Richmond.
Post-Helene, misinformation spreads even as recovery continues
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024
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.
Youngkin, Virginia legislators mull legislative steps in Helene recovery
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024
As southwest Virginia begins to move from response to recovery mode in the wake of Helene, some legislators are already looking ahead to future storms and future costs. Brad Kutner spoke with some of them.
Organizations in New River Valley organize to help those affected by recent flood
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 2, 2024
Initial estimates in Virginia suggest at least 200 homes were flooded across several counties, and that number will likely rise, as officials continue assessing all the damage across southwest Virginia. Roxy Todd was in Giles County, where volunteers are organizing to help people here in Virginia, and across Appalachia.
Residents across Southwest Virginia begin long process of recovery after Helene
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on September 30, 2024
Emergency officials are still assessing the full extent of the damage to southwest Virginia from Helene. Many communities are without water and power, and residents evacuated across seven counties.
Roxy Todd was in several of the impacted communities Monday and brings us this story.
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