DANTE, Va. (WJHL) — 34 agencies responded to Russell County after flooding swept through the Dante area Friday evening, according to local leaders who gathered with Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith in the community on Sunday.

Just over 20 individuals were rescued by agencies including FEMA, VEMA and crews from Dickenson County. Russell County’s sheriff, William Watson, told News Channel 11 that they are helping shelter those people.

“Everyone was accounted for and in good shape,” Watson said. “We have had shelters open, and we’ve taken care of the displaced people in some shelters, hotel rooms and things.”

The bridge on Bunch Town Rd. that crosses Lick Creek collapsed, resulting in one individual needing to be rescued from her truck, according to county officials.

The Cleveland Lifesaving Crew reportedly rescued five individuals. Marcus Combs, who is part of the Cleveland Lifesaving Crew, told News Channel 11 he and one other person were part of those efforts.

“We made one rescue and then while we were making that, they hollered and said they had a lady that was floating, and we sort of dropped what we were doing there and turned, jumped in the water, and we got her out,” Combs said.

Rep. Griffith visited Dante on Sunday to survey the area. He told News Channel 11 and community members on scene that his hopes lie more with state officials than with federal officials. Griffith also said he believes there is a further debate to be had regarding the current administration’s cuts to FEMA.

“I have more confidence in the Virginia Emergency Management Department and the governor,” Griffith said. “But we’ll see what we can do. But it also will help shape policy as we’re debating the future of FEMA.”

Watson told News Channel 11 that there is still a lot of work to be done.

“We’ve now restored power. We’re restoring the water back to them,” he said. “One of the big issues is going to be the septic issues where the manhole covers were floated off, and a lot of debris fell down that. So, it’s going to take a while to clean it up. But right now we’re just trying to make it safe and take care of people and take care of their needs right now.”