Tropical Storm Helene Private Road and Bridge Program

The North Carolina Private Road and Bridge Program (NC-PRB) was launched to assist property owners across western North Carolina with damages from Helene. In accordance The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I, NC-PRB will:

• Prioritize repairs to private roads/bridges that are the sole access for emergency services to residential properties occupied by the property owner for over six months of the calendar year.
• Prioritize repairs to roads/bridges providing access to multiple residential homes, recreation or commercial facilities.

If you need assistance with the form or have general questions about the NC Private Roads and Bridges Program, please contact ncemprb@ncdps.gov. 

For media inquiries, please contact ncempio@ncdps.gov. 

If you are a disaster survivor that needs resources, assistance, or guidance, please contact the NC Disaster Case Management Program at 1-844-746-2326 or visit https://www.ncdps.gov/helene/dcm.