The Federal Emergency Management Agency Has Approved A Major Disaster Declaration For Buchanan And Tazewell Counties In Virginia. This Comes After A Flash Flood Back On July 13Th And 14Th Caused By Substantial Rainfall. This Declaration Will Provide Federal Support Through Public Assistance And Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs To Assist In Recovery Efforts And Protect Against Future Disasters. However, No Decision Has Been Made As To Whether Fema Funds Will Be Available For Residents Who Were Impacted.