Hurricane Helene Updates - TOWN OF DAMASCUS, VA
Damascus, Virginia is facing a long road to recovery from the significant flooding by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The Town of Damascus has set up the 'Damascus Strong' Direct Fund to allow donations to go where they are needed most.
In Damascus, Helene destroyed over a dozen homes. Parts of …
Oct 10, 2024 · It’s been almost two weeks since Helene damaged hundreds of homes across Southwest Virginia and took the lives of two people. In some of the hardest hit communities, …
Residents in seven counties across Virginia evacuate amidst severe ...
Sep 28, 2024 · The community in Virginia most impacted by flooding due to tropical storm Helene is the town of Damascus, in Washington County, according to VDEM.
As floodwaters recede, residents of Damascus assess their future
Oct 1, 2024 · Damascus, a town of about 767 residents according to 2022 census figures, was decimated by the flooding. Bridges are out, giant holes have formed in yards and roads, trees and brush are everywhere and a thick layer of mud still coated much of the town on Monday.
Helene Devastates This Town On Appalachian Trail - The Weather …
Nov 18, 2024 · Hikers and nature lovers may be familiar with the tiny town of Damascus in southwest Virginia. Seven trails, including the Appalachian Trail, run through the town which has now been devastated by...
Aftermath of Helene in Virginia: | wusa9.com
Sep 28, 2024 · DAMASCUS, Va. — Prince William County Fire and Rescue teams are assisting victims of Hurricane Helen in southwestern Virginia. The mission started Thursday, and their objective is to help find...
“Our Town Has Been Decimated”: More Details Emerge About
Damascus and other southwestern Virginia communities underwent voluntary evacuation due to Helene. Residents are now beginning to take stock of the damage in the town of roughly 800. Downtown Damascus sustained heavy flood damage, with photos emerging in the aftermath of the storm showing destroyed and debris-strewn streets and collapsed buildings.
Cleanup, recovery begins from Hurricane Helene’s effects on …
Sep 28, 2024 · The town of Damascus, a popular outdoor tourist destination along the Appalachian Trail in Washington County, suffered major damage when Laurel Creek rose 13 feet in minutes on Friday. Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited …
Governor Glenn Youngkin Assesses Storm Damage Caused by …
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin visited Damascus in Southwest Virginia today alongside U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith, State Senator Todd Pillion, and Delegate Israel O’Quinn to assess the storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and emphasized the Commonwealth's commitment to supporting the affected communities in their recovery efforts.
Youngkin visits Southwest Virginia to assess damage from Helene
Sep 28, 2024 · Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited Southwest Virginia Saturday to assess damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Southwest Virginia was the hardest-hit part of …