Biden administration coordinates federal support for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Summary: The Biden Administration is actively supporting recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, with President Biden and Vice President Harris receiving regular updates. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is assessing damage in Florida and Georgia, with plans to visit North Carolina next.
Major Disaster declarations have been approved for Florida and North Carolina, allowing residents in affected counties to access federal assistance. Over 3,300 federal personnel are deployed to assist with response efforts, including Urban Search and Rescue teams.
The federal government is coordinating with state and local partners to provide resources, including food, water, and medical support. The U.S. Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers are also involved in recovery operations across the impacted regions.
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