Biden declares emergency as Florida braces for Tropical Storm Helene
President Biden declared a state of emergency for Florida as Tropical Storm Helene may strengthen into a major hurricane. Evacuations are ordered, and significant rainfall and flooding are expected.
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President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency for Florida as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. The storm is currently developing over the Caribbean and is forecasted to reach the Gulf of Mexico, potentially becoming a category 3 or 4 hurricane by Thursday. Federal assistance has been authorized to support state and local disaster response efforts. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also declared a state of emergency for 61 counties and activated the Florida state guard. Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders are in place in various areas. The National Hurricane Center has issued storm-surge and hurricane warnings for the Gulf coast, predicting significant rainfall and flooding. Helene is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 4-8 inches, with isolated totals around 12 inches, leading to flash flooding. The storm's large size may cause extensive hazards, and officials have warned that storm surge levels could reach up to 15 feet in some areas. In Cuba and the Cayman Islands, preparations are underway as the storm approaches, with heavy rain and wind expected to impact these regions as well.
- Biden declares a state of emergency for Florida due to Tropical Storm Helene.
- Helene may strengthen into a category 3 or 4 hurricane by Thursday.
- Evacuations are ordered in multiple Florida counties, with 61 counties under a state of emergency.
- Significant rainfall and storm surge warnings are in effect, with potential flooding expected.
- Preparations are also underway in Cuba and the Cayman Islands as the storm approaches.
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