Hurricane Helene Post-Storm Response

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) continues to respond to Hurricane Helene by coordinating with affected local health districts and partner agencies.

Health districts in southwestern Virginia support Helene victims.VDH, the local health districts and staff from the Medical Reserve Corps are staffing the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, the VDEM Regional Coordination Center and the Disaster Recovery Center. They have assisted with sheltering operations, mobile health services, water distribution centers, storm cleanup and drinking water testing.

VDH is providing information food safety, mold clean up, natural water safety, boil water instructions, well cleanup and safety, and post-storm cleanup.

Private Well Safety and Testing

Post-Storm Safety Information

Clinician Information and Resources

Baxter IV Fluid Disruption

Baxter IV Fluid Disruption

Boil Water Advisories

Last Updated: October 30, 2024