LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational purposes. Let us remember to pray for those who are suffering from the recent Hurricane Helene devastation.
“Federal Major Disaster Declared for North Carolina, Florida After Helene”
By Jack Phillips
The Epoch Times
President Joe Biden on Sept. 29 approved the declaration of a federal major disaster in North Carolina and Florida after hurricane Helene caused widespread damage in both states, including severe damage to the western portion of North Carolina, where torrential rains have sparked mudslides and flooding that have cut off entire communities.
In a news release issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the president said he approved North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
“The people in western North Carolina are hurting from this devastating storm and we are all working to get resources to people as fast as we can,” Cooper said in a Sept. 29 statement. “We have deployed rescue teams, transportation crews, water, mobile kitchens and more. This is going to be a long-term recovery and this federal declaration will help us respond.” Click here to continue reading.
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