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2024-09-30 21:54:11 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8FD2D4D72A7826F8803C0AD1955E7E8F02F2D56D2ADC80A9BD6740938B1BACA8
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The Biden Admin approved two disaster declarations for North Carolina: in advance, on Sept 24, 2024, to allow FEMA to coordinate, and on Sept 29, to provide Federal disaster aid. https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/president-joe-biden-emergency-declaration-assistance-hurricane-helene/275-94292c7f-16d8-4f18-8f22-a2a399050e1d https://www.cbs17.com/news/north-carolina-news/president-biden-approves-disaster-relief-for-north-carolina-after-helene-flooding/ Presidents often delay visits to disaster sites, to avoid disrupting immediate relief work. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-north-carolina-visit-hurricane-helene-damage/
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