News and Media: Disaster 3605

As Tropical Storm Debby continues its path northeast, FEMA advises residents in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety as heavy rainfall, strong winds and potential flooding are expected in the coming days. For those living further north, the time to prepare is now.

As Tropical Storm Debby continues to impact communities across the Southeast, President Biden approved an emergency declaration for North Carolina, which authorizes FEMA to provide federal assistance to save lives, protect property and public health and safety.

In response to Hurricane Debby, President Biden approved emergency declarations for Georgia and South Carolina yesterday, in addition to an emergency declaration for the state of Florida on Sunday.

As Hurricane Debby moves ashore in Florida, the Biden-Harris Administration urges residents in the storm’s path to use caution and prepare for this extreme weather event. The storm could bring historic rainfall across parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Life-threatening storm surge along areas of Big Bend, parts of the Florida Gulf Coast, northeastern Florida and South Carolina coasts are also predicted. In preparation for the storm, President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida.

WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida as FEMA officials urge those living in Debby’s path to complete preparedness actions. FEMA is ready to respond and to meet any needs states in the storm’s path may have.