J.D. Vance condemns FEMA's response to Helene devastation

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 his first official trip as vice president.
Vice President JD Vance visits Damascus for roundtable on Helene recovery
Vice President JD Vance and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke with reporters after a roundtable on Helene recovery on Monday afternoon.
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 wake of disastrous flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
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 about the community’s ongoing recovery after the town was devastated by Hurricane Helene in late September.
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.
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.
Vice President JD Vance speaks on Helene recovery in Damascus
Vice President JD Vance was back in Damascus on Monday to see the status of cleanup after Hurricane Helene. Vance landed at Tri-Cities Airport on Monday morning before heading to Damascus. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger was at the airport to greet Vance when he arrived.
Vice President JD Vance speaks on Helene recovery in Damascus, VA
Vice President JD Vance discussed several political topics in a combative interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan Sunday morning. A memo asked agencies to provide a justification for providing relocation benefits to employees who live more than 50 miles from worksites.
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.
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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.
Experts weigh in on VP Vance's visit to Damascus, highlighting need for action
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Vice President JD Vance made his way to Damascus, Virginia, to address Helene recovery on Monday. News ...
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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 ...
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 ...