Griffith Announces More Than $1.7 Million for Helene Relief Bridge Repair

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

The FEMA grant, worth $1,794,992.25, supports restoration of a public access bridge along route 859 on Grassy Ridge Road.

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

"Recovery and restoration projects support Southwest Virginia communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

"This FEMA grant for more than $1.7 million helps local authorities repair a common route used by local residents in Washington County, Virginia.

"I am glad to have supported this Helene relief program."

BACKGROUND

FEMA funds are obligated to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commonwealth will be responsible for providing the funds to the sub-recipients.

In January 2025, Rep. Griffith announced $46.67 million in Helene relief to Virginia from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In April 2025, Congressman Griffith announced nearly $6 million in Helene relief in a separate grant for Washington County water line repairs.

In January 2026, Congressman Griffith announced more than $4.2 million in Helene relief for a Wytheville wastewater treatment system.

In February 2026, Congressman Griffith announced more than $8.6 million in Helene relief for water line repair.

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