>>Governor Youngkin Proposes Wants $127M In State Funding For Helene Relief
(Richmond, VA) -- Millions in aid may be on the way to Virginians impacted by Helene. Katie Gray explains.Preview: SCRIPT:
Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed a budget that includes $127 million for a new disaster assistance fund to help rebuild communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund aims to support safety and housing-related recovery efforts not covered by federal assistance, private donations, or insurance. WRIC reports that Youngkin was inspired by the resilience of local community members in southwest Virginia and hopes to establish a permanent relief fund to prepare for future disasters.