News and Media: Disaster 3605

In response to Hurricane Debby, President Biden approved emergency declarations for Georgia and South Carolina yesterday, in addition to an emergency declaration for the state of Florida on Sunday.

As Hurricane Debby moves ashore in Florida, the Biden-Harris Administration urges residents in the storm’s path to use caution and prepare for this extreme weather event. The storm could bring historic rainfall across parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Life-threatening storm surge along areas of Big Bend, parts of the Florida Gulf Coast, northeastern Florida and South Carolina coasts are also predicted. In preparation for the storm, President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida.

WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida as FEMA officials urge those living in Debby’s path to complete preparedness actions. FEMA is ready to respond and to meet any needs states in the storm’s path may have.

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Debby beginning Aug. 1 and continuing.