Hurricane Helene Updates - TOWN OF DAMASCUS, VA
Damascus, Virginia is facing a long road to recovery from the significant flooding by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The Town of Damascus has set up the 'Damascus Strong' Direct …
In Damascus, Helene destroyed over a dozen homes. Parts of …
Oct 10, 2024 · It’s been almost two weeks since Helene damaged hundreds of homes across Southwest Virginia and took the lives of two people. In some of the hardest hit communities, …
As floodwaters recede, residents of Damascus assess their future
Oct 1, 2024 · Damascus, a town of about 767 residents according to 2022 census figures, was decimated by the flooding. Bridges are out, giant holes have formed in yards and roads, trees …
Residents in seven counties across Virginia evacuate amidst severe ...
Sep 28, 2024 · The community in Virginia most impacted by flooding due to tropical storm Helene is the town of Damascus, in Washington County, according to VDEM.
VP Vance: Administration cutting through red tape to speed up Helene …
3 days ago · DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) — 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 …
Floodwaters destroyed 18 trestles on the Creeper Trail and washed …
Oct 17, 2024 · Nearly a mile up a washed-out, now-closed two-lane section of U.S. 58 between Damascus and Konnarock rest the remains of a steel trestle that was part of the beloved …
Helene Devastates This Town On Appalachian Trail - The Weather …
Nov 18, 2024 · Hikers and nature lovers may be familiar with the tiny town of Damascus in southwest Virginia. Seven trails, including the Appalachian Trail, run through the town which …
Damascus residents happy to see VP Vance visit again four …
2 days ago · Storm victims in Damascus said they are happy Vice President JD Vance came back to town for the second time Monday, and they hope he can help with a few...
Aftermath of Helene in Virginia: | wusa9.com
Sep 28, 2024 · DAMASCUS, Va. — Prince William County Fire and Rescue teams are assisting victims of Hurricane Helen in southwestern Virginia. The mission started Thursday, and their …
“Our Town Has Been Decimated”: More Details Emerge About
Damascus and other southwestern Virginia communities underwent voluntary evacuation due to Helene. Residents are now beginning to take stock of the damage in the town of roughly 800. …