Posts Tagged Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene survivor in Southwest Virginia celebrates new home, one of 91 built by volunteers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 15, 2025
Volunteers in Southwest Virginia celebrated the dedication of a new home for one of the survivors of Hurricane Helene.
As Roxy Todd reports, it’s the final of 91 homes that the group has rebuilt in the Damascus area in the past nine months.
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.
Millions already distributed to Virginians impacted by Helene
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin held a press conference to update the state on its ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. Brad Kutner has more from 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.
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