VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – In response to rising flood risks, nine members of the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Swift Water Team (SWT) deployed to Lebanon, Virginia, on Feb. 13 at the ...
we believe these projects can make a real difference in Southwest Virginia and beyond, and represent an important step toward a more flood-resilient future.” “The latest storms only reinforce ...
RICHMOND — Governor Glenn Youngkin has designated March 9-15 Virginia Flood Safety Awareness Week to emphasize the importance of flood preparedness and mitigation in the Commonwealth ahead of ...
(Photo courtesy of the WV Governor’s Office) CHARLESTON — It’s a story told nearly every winter: rain combined with snowmelt have caused dangerous flooding across the state. West Virginia ...
They spent the weekend assisting a community impacted by flooding. Last Thursday, the Virginia Beach Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team was deployed to Southwest Virginia to help those ...
The state is still awaiting an expedited major disaster declaration from the president. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expanded the number of counties included in his request from three to 11.
(WCHS) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is starting to open up disaster recovery centers in portions of southern West Virginia hit hard by winter flooding. One center opened at Bradshaw ...
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — News that a presidential disaster declaration was finally issued for four West Virginia counties hardest hit by winter flooding, bringing hope to victims still ...