Grayson County Board ends local winter-storm emergency; resolution cites state statute

Mar 5, 2026

The Grayson County Board voted to end the local Declaration of Emergency tied to the January 25, 2026 winter storm, approving a resolution that cites Virginia Code §44-146.16. The motion passed unanimously among members present at the vote.

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The Grayson County Board of Supervisors voted to end the local Declaration of Emergency issued for the January 25, 2026 winter storm. Stephen A. Boyer, the Clerk, told the Board the declaration had been issued pursuant to Virginia Code Section 44-146.16 and that a reading of the resolution was waived; Supervisor Mary E. Dickenson Tomlinson moved to rescind the declaration and Supervisor C.S. “Sandy” Cunningham, III seconded. The motion carried on a roll-call recorded by staff.

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