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.
'Our focus is leaving no American behind' | Vice President JD Vance visits Virginia to check on Hurricane Helene recovery
The vice president met with the governor for a roundtable on recovery efforts, where he called for change to the federal emergency response to natural disasters.
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.
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.
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.
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ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene
Hurricane Helene sent a wall of water rushing toward his home. It went from his feet to his knees in 90 seconds on Sept.
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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No proof JD Vance provided ‘furnished apartments’ for North Carolina Hurricane Helene victims
Vice President JD Vance has not visited North Carolina since he was sworn in. His first official trip was Jan. 27, when he surveyed Hurricane Helene damage in Damascus, Virginia. When we searched ...
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Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump’s federal spending freeze
The Trump administration’s latest move to freeze payments on several federal programs has sparked alarm among Virginia ...