RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Governor Glenn Youngkin provided an update to recovery efforts throughout the Commonwealth following Helene Friday morning, including current areas of need, like clean water, electricity and debris removal. During a press conference in the morning on Friday, Oct. 4, Youngkin shared updates about emergency response, including power outages, damage to water pipes and other areas that continue to be an issue. Youngkin shared that at the peak of power outages, there were 310,000 homes and businesses without electricity. In the morning on Friday, Youngkin said about 13,700 homes and businesses were still without services, reflecting that nearly 95.5% of the outages have been restored. Unfortunately, Youngkin said about 2,000 customers will be without power for a longer time frame until it's restored. He said that the Energy Restoration Task Force is working to address these needs, which will include finding generators and accommodations. In terms of cell phone outages, Youngkin said at its peak, 280 cell phone towers were out, which has decreased to 14. Another issue remaining for some is clean water. Youngkin said that though water systems are back up and running, 28 water systems are under a boil water advisory. He urged those who use well water to use caution. Roads also remain a challenge, as Bristol and Salem have two primary roads and 52 secondary roads that are impassable. Highway 58 also has a large stretch that is impossible and will require a long-term effort to rebuild, according to Youngkin. Since many counties' school systems remain closed, Youngkin said that earlier this week, some counties requested from the federal government that meal service be extended to all students. In regard to medical needs, Youngkin said top requests have been emergency prescriptions, and tetanus shots, as well oxygen tanks and mobility devices. Between the state and Department of Corrections, Youngkin said roughly 40,000 meals have been served, which doesn't include meals being served to the community by churches and non-profits. Employees and responders from Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as local resources have been deployed for a few days across the Virginia's southwest region, and with the emergency declaration, the flow of resources has opened up to those in need. According to damage assessments from VDEM, as of 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 44 homes and 4 commercial buildings were destroyed. The department adds that 161 homes and 23 commercial buildings sustained major damage. In addition, 146 homes and 28 commercial buildings have minor damage. Youngkin said the deadline to have preliminary filings of federal aid for all counties is Tuesday, Oct. 8. In addition, Youngkin said Virginia continues to deploy resources in Virginia -- like search and rescue teams, communications teams and incident management teams -- to other localities in need, including North Carolina. Officials are also processing a request from South Carolina for support from the Virginia National Guard. Anyone who needs assistance is directed to call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.