
LaRock Announces VDEM Disaster Grants to Purcellville and LCPS
Hamilton, VA – On Tuesday, Delegate
Dave LaRock met with Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser to congratulate
Purcellville on being awarded nearly $95,000 in Virginia Department of
Emergency Management (VDEM) disaster grant funds for damages sustained during
Winter Storm Jonas.
Delegate LaRock stated, “I appreciate the hard-working folks who get the
job done clearing our streets and providing vital services even in times of
crisis. We all know that our local government and emergency services budgets
are strapped for funds, and a huge weather event or other disaster can cause
serious fiscal impacts. I’m pleased that the state worked hard to expedite the
distribution of this funding. Thanks to Mayor Fraser and Town of Purcellville staff
for their work securing funds to cover these unexpected costs.”
State Coordinator of Emergency Management Jeffrey D. Stern, Ph.D., commended
“the hard work and dedication” of Purcellville and Loudoun County staff, saying
their “…extensive documentation of all the steps of this process allowed VDEM
to partner with and move the initial claims to final distribution.” Loudoun
County Public Schools will also receive nearly $290,000 in disaster grant funds. Grant awards to Loudoun County are still pending.
About Dave LaRock
Delegate Dave LaRock
represents the 33rd House District, including parts of Loudoun, Clarke and
Frederick Counties, and the towns of Leesburg (partial), Purcellville,
Berryville, Lovettsville, Round Hill, Hamilton and Hillsboro. LaRock serves on
the Transportation Committee, the Science and Technology Committee and the Education
Committee. Dave and his wife, Joanne, have lived in Loudoun for 30 years,
building a successful family-owned general contracting business. The LaRocks
reside near Hamilton with Laura, Abby and John, the youngest of their seven
children.
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Letters from VDEM State Coordinator of Emergency Management Jeffrey D. Stern, Ph.D.