Weather Update No threat to the Commonwealth in the next 7-10 days… Near the Leeward Islands (AL94) - A poorly defined trough of low pressure near the northern Leeward Islands is quickly moving W to WNW and has a low chance of tropical cyclone development. NHC chances of development are 10% for both days 2 and 7, and development is not expected beyond the weekend due to hostile environment. No threat to the Commonwealth Western Caribbean Sea (AL95) - A broad area of low pressure in the near Honduras is coming better defined and has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development. NHC chances of development are 50% for both days 2 and 7, and may become a short lived tropical depression or storm before it moves inland over Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico tomorrow. There is a possibility of this storm crossing Central America and re-developing in the eastern Pacific next week. No threat to the Commonwealth. NOTE: A non-tropical low pressure system located off of the Mid Atlantic coast will continue to move away and poses no threat to the Commonwealth. Federal Update An Emergency Declaration (FEMA-3621-EM) for this event was requested by Gov. Youngkin and approved on Sunday, Sept. 29. A Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Biden on October 1, 2024. Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and more areas and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed. On Oct. 1, several Virginia counties and cities were approved for Public Assistance Categories A and B, which support the following emergency work: debris removal and emergency protective measures. The major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia was amended on Oct. 10, approving Lee County for Public Assistance Categories A-G and adding Public Assistance Categories C-G for the following areas: Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe Counties as well as the cities of Bristol, Covington, Danville, Galax, Norton and Radford. Public Assistance Categories C-G support permanent work in the following: Category C: Roads and bridges Category D: Water control facilities Category E: Public buildings and contents Category F: Public utilities Category G: Parks, recreational and other facilities A LIST OF LOCALITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE FOUND HERE The first Disaster Recovery Center opened on Monday, October 7 in Washington County at 8 a.m. Disaster survivors residing in any locality eligible for Individual Assistance can visit any DRC to receive assistance. Additional DRCs will be opening in the coming weeks throughout southwest Virginia. Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. Location: Damascus Shopping Mall 736 North Beaver Dam Avenue, Damascus VA 24236 Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Closed Sundays The second Disaster Recovery Center opened on Thursday, October 10 in Grayson County at 8 a.m. Location: Guynn Shopping Center 578 East Main Street, Suite B, Independence, VA 24348 Hours of operation:

• WARMING CENTER The City of Lynchburg, in partnership with the Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will again open an overnight warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community . This is a low-barrier warming center. Warming Center Extended! The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will open an overnight low-barrier warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community. There will be extra beds designated for the warming center. The warming center will be open: The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will open an overnight low-barrier warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community. T Subject to change due to weather. Please contact the Salvation Army with questions regarding the schedule.