Virginia Emergency Response

Emergency Responses by the Commonwealth or Virginia

2024 Hurricane Milton

Governor's Executive Directive Regarding Hurricane Milton:

View Virginia's response for Deploying Targeted Resources in Response to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact Requests from the State of Florida to Address Anticipated Consequences of Hurricane Milton.

2024 Hurricane Helene

Important Information For Virginians

A State of Emergency was declared by Governor Youngkin on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The VEST transitioned to Red: Full Activation Friday, September 27 at 7:00 am, and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) have activated for 24-hour shifts. Here is important information for Virginians:

For tips on recovering from a disaster, please visit: www.ready.gov/recovering-disaster.
Additional information on the damage assessment process can be found at: www.fema.gov/disaster/how-declared.
For roadways, the public should report any concerns such as flooding, downed trees or road hazards to VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).
For those who need help with cleanup/debris management you can contact the cleanup hotline for Hurricane Helene at 1-844-965-1386.
Contact your local emergency management office for details on local sheltering operations and supply needs at: https://lemd.vdem.virginia.gov/Public/.
For more information from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, please visit: https://www.vaemergency.gov/recover/hurricane-helene
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) continues to respond to Hurricane Helene by coordinating with affected local health districts and partner agencies: Virginia Department of Health Post-Storm Response

Go to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website