The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the State of Virginia will receive $46,670,000 in funding to support long-term recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene (FEMA-4831-DR-VA) through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding is designed to address needs that remain after all other assistance has been exhausted. This plan details how funds will be used to address remaining unmet need in Virginia.
On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene hit Virginia, causing historic rainfall, floods, strong winds, and tornadoes in the Southwest region. This storm significantly damaged roads and bridges, isolating communities and hindering response and recovery efforts. With preliminary FEMA damage estimates exceeding $340 million, the region faced severe economic impacts, including debris removal and damage to water systems, lakes, rivers, homes and public infrastructure.
