Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency After Severe Flooding

Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency After Severe Flooding
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks in a file photograph. Steve Helber/AP Photo
Zachary Stieber
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall and severe flooding affected multiple counties in the southwest part of the state, including Buchanan County.

“We are deeply saddened to learn that another flood has impacted a community still recovering from last year’s flood,” Youngkin, a Republican, said in a statement. “In the wake of the devastation, I want Virginians in Buchanan County to know that we are making every resource available to help those impacted by this storm.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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