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Gov. Youngkin announces major disaster declaration for January winter storm

FILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during a news conference about an executive order establishing K through 12 lab schools at the Capitol Thursday Jan. 27, 2022, in Richmond, Va. A judge on Friday, Feb. 4, temporarily halted an executive order by Republican Gov. Youngkin that allowed parents to opt out of school mask mandates for their children. The temporary restraining order means that mask mandates put in place by school boards may remain, at least for now. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) (Steve Helber, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

RICHMOND, Va. – Some areas of Virginia may get help paying for emergency costs after the January snowstorm.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin says the Commonwealth is getting federal assistance through a major disaster declaration.

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In early January, a powerful winter storm dropped nearly 10 inches of snow in our area in a short period of time. This was the same system that shut down I-95 for hours.

Counties in our region that can apply for relief include Appomattox, Bedford, Charlotte and Nelson.

This assistance will only be for local, state and eligible nonprofits. It does not include individual homes or private businesses.

Applicants will have until April 10 to register and submit a Request for Public Assistance. You can do that here.