Washington, March 2 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded two Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

One FEMA grant, worth $5,648,662.50, will help the Washington County Service Authority build water line that restores service to Damascus, Virginia.

A second FEMA grant, worth $2,997,545.85, will assist the Rye Valley Water Authority, located in Sugar Grove, Virginia, repair a local potable water treatment and delivery system.

In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Progress continues to be made in our efforts to rebuil...