Hurricane Helene death toll surpasses 230 as rescue efforts continue
The Bidens said the Federal Emergency Management Agency was working to help those in need across several states after Hurricane Helene.that "we grieve with you" and "the nation has your back."The storm unleashed devastation across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.Helene, which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region last week as a massive Category 4 hurricane, has become the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina in 2005.
"FEMA is knocking on doors to sign up survivors for direct and immediate financial aid, because many of them need it now," the president said. "And I've directed my team to stay there 24/7 with you, until this job is done." The storm, which was the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina in 2005, churned through Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama.
"In moments like this, there are no red or blue states," the president said in the message, which aired Monday on ABC News' "Good Morning America."
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