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-Sathish Raman
President
Joe
Biden
plans
to
visit
areas
affected
by
Hurricane
Helene
this
week,
provided
it
does
not
interfere
with
ongoing
rescue
and
recovery
efforts.
On
Sunday
evening,
Biden
received
another
briefing
on
the
storm’s
impact
across
a
vast
region
in
the
southeast.
He
described
the
storm’s
effects
as
stunning
and
assured
that
his
administration
is
providing
states
with
all
available
resources
to
assist
in
their
response.
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A
county
in
North
Carolina,
which
includes
Asheville,
reported
30
fatalities
on
Sunday
due
to
the
storm.
This
increased
the
total
death
toll
to
at
least
84
across
multiple
states.
The
White
House
stated
that
Biden
instructed
FEMA
Administrator
Deanne
Criswell
to
explore
ways
to
expedite
aid
to
isolated
communities
struggling
to
access
assistance.
Trump’s
Planned
Visit
Former
President
Donald
Trump’s
campaign
announced
his
visit
to
Valdosta,
Georgia,
on
Monday.
He
aims
to
assess
Hurricane
Helene’s
impact
on
the
state,
a
crucial
battleground
for
the
upcoming
November
presidential
election.
During
his
visit,
Trump
is
expected
to
receive
a
briefing,
help
distribute
relief
supplies,
and
deliver
remarks.
Biden
emphasised
that
his
administration
is
committed
to
supporting
affected
states
with
all
necessary
resources.
“We
are
giving
states
everything
we
have,” he
stated
during
a
brief
interaction
with
reporters
on
Sunday.
The
president’s
focus
remains
on
ensuring
effective
response
and
recovery
operations
in
the
impacted
regions.
The
hurricane
has
left
a
significant
mark
on
several
southeastern
states,
prompting
federal
and
state
agencies
to
coordinate
their
efforts.
Biden’s
planned
visit
underscores
the
administration’s
commitment
to
addressing
the
needs
of
those
affected
by
the
storm.
As
both
current
and
former
presidents
engage
with
impacted
communities,
their
visits
highlight
the
political
significance
of
these
regions.
The
upcoming
presidential
election
adds
another
layer
of
importance
to
their
actions
and
responses
in
these
areas.
