US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to visit the Carolinas and Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that caused devastating flooding and left over one million people without power. The storm, which hit on September 26, resulted in at least 155 casualties across several states in the region.
Biden will tour Greenville, South Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, and fly over Asheville to witness the widespread destruction caused by the storm. He has declared disaster declarations for multiple states and promised to provide all necessary resources for the recovery efforts. Vice President Harris will also travel to Georgia to assess the situation there.
The recovery process is expected to be a long-term, multibillion-dollar undertaking, according to US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The response to the crisis will be a significant test for the Biden administration as the November elections approach, with states like North Carolina and Georgia being crucial battlegrounds.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has criticized Biden for his response to the disaster, accusing him of inaction and using the storm for political gain. Biden has refuted these claims and emphasized that his main focus is on providing assistance to the communities affected by the hurricane.
The urgent need for support and the ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene highlight the importance of effective disaster response and government leadership in times of crisis.
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