Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he has spoken with the governors of Georgia and North Carolina following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane has claimed more than 100 lives, disrupted communication, and left millions without electricity.
Biden revealed that he spoke with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and plans to visit the state later this week. “I expect to be there by Wednesday or Thursday,” he stated. The President also mentioned the possibility of requesting Congress to reconvene for a special session to approve a supplemental funding package to assist the hurricane victims.
Current reports indicate at least 100 deaths, with over 600 people still unaccounted for following the storm’s devastation. Biden assured that the federal government would remain involved in recovery efforts for as long as necessary. “We will be there with you as long as it takes,” Biden emphasized. “The Biden-Harris administration will be there until the job is done.”
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Emergency responders in North Carolina have been working around the clock to locate the missing individuals, three days after Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern U.S.
