In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Mayor Mark Barbee walked the streets of Bridgeport, PA on September 11, 2021, surveying the storm's destruction and speaking directly with residents grappling with the damage to their homes and community. The scenes capture a town in recovery, with neighbors and officials alike still wearing masks amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Frustrated with long wait times for state or federal disaster recovery aid, residents took matters into their own hands by setting up communal supply stations and helping fellow neighbors clean up their homes and businesses. Read more about Hurricane Ida’s impact on Bridgeport here.