President Joe Biden received a briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanne Criswell on Thursday regarding the intensification of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall this evening. Criswell emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that this will be a multi-state event with potential significant impacts from Florida to Tennessee.
As a response to the looming threat, President Biden has approved disaster declarations for Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Criswell urged residents in the affected areas to take the storm surge threat seriously and to prioritize their safety by moving out of harm's way. She emphasized the importance of not underestimating the potential impacts of the hurricane.
