$67 million awarded for flood preparedness; Lancaster gets $1.62M

RICHMOND—Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced $67 million in grants and loans from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF).

“The devastation experienced in Southwest Virginia during Hurricane Helene underscores the importance of preparedness and flood resilience,” said Gov. Youngkin. “These awards will equip communities with resources and tools to mitigate the impact of future disasters.”

The fund, administered by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), supports localities across the Commonwealth to….

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