President Tweaks Virginia Winter Storm Disaster Assistance Declaration
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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The President has updated the disaster declaration for Virginia after severe winter storms and flooding, focusing only on public assistance. This means local governments and certain groups can get extra help fixing public buildings and services. The update might speed up aid and bring more money to affected areas starting now.
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Virginia public assistance declaration amended
The President amended the major disaster declaration (FEMA-4863-DR) for the Commonwealth of Virginia dated April 4, 2025, for Severe Winter Storms and Flooding. The amendment applies to Public Assistance only, which means local governments and certain groups can get help repairing public buildings and services in the affected areas.
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