Rebuilding of Homes After Hurricane Helene
Gov. Glenn Youngkin breaks down the state's 521 total arrests of criminal immigrants on 'The Story.' A Virginia elderly couple who nearly died during Hurricane Helene had their home rebuilt by volunteers and nonprofit organizations after the storm. The rebuilding project is expected to cost about $1.4 million with funding from various sources.
Key Points
- Gov. Glenn Youngkin involved in rebuilding efforts
- Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) and other organizations contributing to the project
- Homes cost about $130,000 to build, with owners contributing a portion from FEMA assistance
Pros
- Community coming together to rebuild homes for storm victims
- Volunteers and nonprofit organizations providing free labor to support rebuilding efforts
Cons
- Devastation caused by Hurricane Helene
- Lack of federal funding for recovery efforts