Biden Approves Disaster Declarations for Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee

Federal aid deployed to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene causes widespread damage and fatalities in the Southeast.

President Biden has approved federal disaster declarations for Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Federal assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.
FEMA has appointed coordinators to manage recovery operations in the affected areas, with ongoing damage assessments potentially expanding aid to more counties.
Rescue operations continue in Tennessee, with significant flooding leading to the evacuation of residents and the deployment of swiftwater rescue teams.
Hurricane Helene has resulted in at least 39 deaths across the Southeast, with federal and state agencies working to mitigate further risks and support recovery.