Vance, Virginia and Hurricane Helene

Vance pledges to cut through red tape to help Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene
In his first domestic trip after last week’s inauguration, Vice President JD Vance vowed to fight through Washington bureaucracy to help residents of Damascus, Virginia, recover from last year’s devastating Hurricane Helene.
Vance Slams FEMA in Virginia Town Devastated by Hurricane Helene
Vance slams FEMA for incompetence Monday in Damascus, Virginia, a town near the Tennessee border that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.
JD Vance 'fulfilling his promise' with first trip as vice president to hurricane-damaged Virginia town
JD Vance is “fulfilling his promise" to American voters as he makes his first trip as vice president to Damascus, Virginia, on Monday to visit hurricane-impacted areas.
WATCH: Vice President Vance makes visit to Southwest Virginia
DAMASCUS, Va. – Vice President Vance visited Damascus in Southwest Virginia. The Vice President was in Damascus on Monday to survey recovery efforts in regard to Hurricane Helene, which hit many regions of Appalachia particularly hard. He made a visit to Damascus last October as well, and held a campaign rally in Radford in July 2024.
Vice President Vance visits Virginia to assess Hurricane Helene recovery efforts firsthand
U.S. Vice President JD Vance flew to Virginia on Monday for a firsthand look at recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
VP Vance: Administration cutting through red tape to speed up Helene recovery
Vice President JD Vance was back in Damascus on Monday to see the status of cleanup after Hurricane Helene. In October, Vance (still a vice presidential nominee) visited Damascus to survey flood damage.
JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was ...
Experts weigh in on VP Vance's visit to Damascus, highlighting need for action
Vice President JD Vance made his way to Damascus, Virginia, to address Helene recovery on Monday. News 5's Natalea Hillen ...
JD Vance blasts ‘broken’ FEMA for ‘holding up’ billions in hurricane relief: ‘Not doing the American people’s will’
At least $4 billion is earmarked for hurricane response in Virginia but only $47 million has been distributed so far, the ...
Storm cleanup continues in Damascus as Vance visits
With Vice President J.D. Vance visiting Damascus on Monday, WDBJ7 checked in with people living in the town to learn more ...
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Vice President JD Vance returns to Southwest Virginia, pledges rebuilding help
Vance made his first official trip as vice president to the Washington County town of Damascus, which sustained heavy damage ...
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U.S. Forest Service accepting comments on plan to rebuild Virginia Creeper Trail
In Southwest Virginia, the Virginia Creeper Trail, a popular rail trail that was damaged during Hurricane Helene is slated to be rebuilt beginning this summer, a project expected to cost $660 million.
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Vice President Vance visits Damascus; pledges more federal help
Vice President JD Vance pledged the federal government will do more to assist residents of this tiny community rebuild in the ...
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Virginia Politics Insider: Vance on the road to Damascus
Vice President JD Vance will return to Washington County on Monday to review progress in the town of Damascus after the ...
VP JD Vance tours Damascus, Virginia months after flooding from Helene
Vance said the most immediate thing people need right now is help rebuilding.