Biden Administration Approves $1.8 Billion for Southeast Disaster Recovery

Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Biden administration has approved $1.8 billion in funding to support disaster recovery and response efforts in the Southeast. The funds will provide temporary assistance to individuals affected by the storms as well as public assistance to states for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and infrastructure restoration.

As the recovers from a pair of hurricanes that devastated the region, the Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved $1.8 billion for disaster recovery and response efforts.The funds include temporary assistance for individuals in addition to public assistance for states for costs related to debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure.

has already approved over $620 million. has spent $16 million on assisting individuals with the rest going toward public assistance. has encouraged those eligible for disaster relief to apply for assistance online by visiting disasterassistance.

gov.As of earlier this week, over 8,500 federal personnel were deployed, which includes over 4,200 workers, to assist in recovery efforts.Hurricane Helene roared on shore September 26 as a Category 4 along the Florida Gulf Coast, but its most devastating impacts were felt in western North Carolina as flooding overwhelmed the Asheville region.

Three weeks after landfall, many schools remain closed as residents struggle to return to normal.RELATED STORY | Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly.

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