Hurricane Helene: Federal Aid Approved for Georgia
President Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Georgia, providing crucial federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact ¹. This move authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate disaster relief efforts, alleviate hardship and suffering, and provide necessary assistance for emergency measures
Federal Support for Hurricane Helene
The Biden-Harris administration has taken swift action to support Hurricane Helene preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Key measures include:
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Pre-Landfall Emergency Declarations: Approved for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, enabling FEMA to provide assistance for emergency measures ².
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Public Health Emergency: Declared for Florida and Georgia, giving healthcare providers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs ².
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Federal Personnel Deployment: Over 1,500 personnel deployed to the region, including urban search and rescue teams, power restoration teams, and medical responders ².
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Resource Allocation: Pre-positioning of meals, water, tarps, cots, and blankets, as well as fuel and generators.
Georgia’s Request for Disaster Relief
The Georgia congressional delegation, led by Governor Brian Kemp, requested President Biden to approve the state’s major disaster declaration reques. This approval would provide crucial federal assistance programs for impacted individuals and public infrastructure in counties affected by Hurricane Helene.
Response and Recovery Efforts
Governor Kemp expressed appreciation for President Biden’s support, stating that the federal government has offered direct assistance. The administration’s efforts focus on life-saving and life-sustaining response efforts, with a commitment to traveling to impacted communities once it’s safe to do so.
Additional Support from the Biden-Harris Administration
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More than 3,500 personnel from across the federal workforce are deployed and supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts across the impacted states ¹.
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President Biden approved a Major Disaster declaration for South Carolina, allowing survivors to immediately access funds and resources to jumpstart their recovery ¹.
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FEMA assistance in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina may include a one-time $750 payment to help with essential items like food, water, baby formula, and other emergency supplies.
Stay Informed
As the recovery process unfolds, stay informed about the latest developments and federal aid allocations
