Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-10-01 13:04:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C9FDF37B23A6E86D55044D618D0A4A97B0E2380D93C240C7A8BF308921CD8B58
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Original Note:
Important context: VIP/Presidential visits to disaster areas are disruptive, putting additional strain on any recovery effort. Biden, while approving all requests for funding and assistance, has pledged to visit the area when appropriate, as will VP Harris. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-delivers-remarks-on-response-efforts-in-wake-of-hurricane-helene https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240930/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-south https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240929/biden-harris-administration-supports-continued-fema-federal-family-helene https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-north-carolina-emergency-declaration-3/ https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240926/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-emergency-declaration-north-carolina https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/30/helene-biden-response-fema/75449109007
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