Overview

• President Biden announced over $600 million in federal aid to support recovery efforts in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina post-Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
• Vice President Harris and former President Trump are both leveraging the hurricanes' impacts in their campaigns, with Harris focusing on empathy and Trump criticizing the administration's response.
• Misinformation about FEMA's disaster relief efforts is complicating recovery, with federal agencies actively working to dispel false claims.
• Harris appealed to Black voters in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of community and truth amid crisis, while addressing disinformation concerns.
• The hurricanes have left significant damage, with ongoing power outages and fuel shortages, prompting state and local officials to expedite recovery processes.