Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
After Tropical Storm Helene reshaped Western North Carolina, thousands of private bridges were washed out or severely damaged, limiting access to thousands of homes in the region.
In response, FEMA continues to partner with state and county emergency management agencies, faith-based organizations, and local communities to restore safe access and help survivors return home.
Through the Bridging Together initiative – spearheaded by the Mennonite Disaster Service and the Lutheran Disaster Response – these partnerships are making a difference in survivors’ lives.
In Henderson County’s Stoney Creek Bridge community, the recent completion of a 60-foot bridge has supported 16 households and moved the neighborhood one step closer to recovery.