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Under the direction of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, more than 10,000 federal employees are assisting with Helene and Milton response and recovery across the Southeast.
FEMA remains fully committed to assisting survivors affected by Helene and Milton as response teams work tirelessly to address immediate needs. Yesterday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell returned to North Carolina to oversee ongoing response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene. President Biden will visit Florida tomorrow to support communities impacted by Hurricane Milton.
On Friday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida. Federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton from on Oct. 5, 2024, and continuing.
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