President Joe Biden has approved requests from North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida for federal assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The President announced that the federal government will cover 100% of the total eligible costs for disaster recovery efforts in these states.
The assistance will include funding for emergency protective measures and services such as debris removal. The President's order ensures that federal funds for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, will be increased to cover 100% of the total eligible costs for a period of 90 days from the start of the incident.
This decision comes as a relief to the residents and authorities in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida who have been grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The increased federal funding will help expedite the recovery process and provide much-needed support to the affected communities.
The White House issued a statement confirming the President's order and emphasizing the importance of swift and comprehensive disaster recovery efforts. The federal government's commitment to covering all eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures underscores the administration's dedication to assisting states in times of crisis.
As the recovery efforts continue in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the federal assistance provided by President Biden's order will play a crucial role in helping North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida rebuild and recover from the devastation caused by the storm.
