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Biden approves Tennessee emergency declaration

State of emergency in the Commonwealth approved by Joe Biden

President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Areas including Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe counties, as well as the City of Galax are also eligible for additional assistance. A state of emergency remains in effect, and two people are confirmed dead from the storm.

USA Today · 1d

Flood rescue efforts continue as Biden approves emergency for Tennessee

Federal disaster assistance for Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to Helene, FEMA announced Saturday morning.

Biden approves Tennessee emergency declaration as South wakes up to Helene aftermath

President Joe Biden added Tennessee to a list of states requesting emergency funding as multiple states wake up to widespread damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports from Georgia where hurricane winds left the most destruction.

Hurricane Helene, state of emergency

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Warner Robins orders state of emergency for Hurricane Helene. What residents need to know

The city of Warner Robins declared early Thursday a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene’s expected arrival. Helene is expected to bring unprecedented wind speeds and flooding overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Georgia Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Helene Strikes

Hurricane Helene strikes Georgia, with Senator Summers commenting on the extensive damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

Savannah WTOC-TV on MSN · 2h

Chatham Co. enters local State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

Chatham County Chairman Chester Ellis has issued a local State of Emergency for the county. The local State of Emergency began at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, the same time Chatham Emergency Management Agency entered Operating Condition (OPCON) 3,

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Chatham County extends State of Emergency following Helene

Chairman Chester A. Ellis has extended the State of Emergency for Chatham County through Friday, October 4. This extension ...

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Gov. Lee declares state of emergency, requests FEMA assistance after catastrophic flooding in East Tennessee

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency after catastrophic flooding hit swaths of East Tennessee ...

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Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency to 61 counties as Helene storm threat looms

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded a declared state of emergency to 61 of the state's 67 counties with only ...

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Newport Utilities declares state of emergency for all water operations, Cocke Co. under Boil Water Advisory

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Newport Utilities has declared a state of emergency for all water operations after flooding from ...

Wilson County Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Hurricane Helene's Arrival

Wilson County declares a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Helene's potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and ...

State of emergency declared in four Kentucky counties

According to Gov. Andy Beshear, four counties have declared a state of emergency following damage from Hurricane Helene.

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Biden says he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn't impact emergency response

President Joe Biden says he will visit Hurricane Helene-impacted areas this week as long as it does not disrupt rescue and ...

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Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s emergency petition to get on New York ballot

Kennedy suspended his campaign in August, but he still wants votes in non-competitive states, even while fighting to get off ...

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