Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund Program 🌧️🤝
The purpose of the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund Program (“Program”) is to provide funding for disaster mitigation and relief for qualified communities to cover needs otherwise unmet by insurance, federal relief, state relief and other relief (including charities or in-kind services, construction, or reconstruction, etc.). The Program provides funding to eligible recipients for eligible activities in qualified communities. This includes assistance for individuals and communities affected by one or both of the following two disaster events:
- Tropical Storm Helene, being a disaster occurring on or after September 25, 2024, but before October 3, 2024, and subject to a Major Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4831-DR) issued by President Biden on October 1, 2024; and
- The storms occurring during the State of Emergency declared by Governor Youngkin on February 10, 2025, including, without limitation the heavy rains occurring on or around February 15 and 16, 2025.
Please note, you will only qualify if the residential structure is a "total loss" or it suffered "major damage", 👉Click here for more details.
If you believe you qualify for assistance, 👉 Click here to begin the application and then👉 Click here to complete the applicant checklist.
If you have any questions about the application, email us at storm-relief@tazewellcounty.org or call (276) 385-1203 to make an appointment to discuss your application.
Meetings
We invite you to attend one of the following informational meetings:
- Tuesday, July 29
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Richlands Town Hall, 200 Washington Square, Richlands, VA 24641 - Wednesday, July 30
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Bluefield Town Hall, 112 Huffard Drive, Bluefield, VA 24605
