Hurricane Helene: Statement from President Joe Biden [Video]

President Biden issued a statement Saturday, offering his support to states in the southeast hit hard by Hurricane Helene. 

Biden said he and Vice President Harris are being briefed regularly on the ongoing response efforts and are in “constant contact” with state and local officials as the remnants of the storm continue to move northward. He added his administration remains “focused on life-saving and life-sustaining response and recovery efforts” to ensure “communities have the support and resources they need.” 

Biden said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be traveling throughout the Southeast to assess the damage with local leaders, adding his administration will make sure that “no resource is spared” to help families, businesses, schools, hospitals, and entire communities rebuild. 

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation …