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Hurricane Emergency Response

Governor's Executive Directive Regarding Hurricane Milton:

View Virginia's response for Deploying Targeted Resources in Response to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact Requests from the State of Florida to Address Anticipated Consequences of Hurricane Milton.

Governor Youngkin announced today that the Commonwealth’s request for a federal emergency declaration for Public Assistance, Emergency Protective Measures and Direct Federal Assistance is approved, supporting the counties of Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe and the City of Galax.

Important Information For Virginians

A State of Emergency was declared by Governor Youngkin on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The VEST transitioned to Red: Full Activation Friday, September 27 at 7:00 am, and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) have activated for 24-hour shifts.  Here is important information for Virginians:

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