The White House said that the president's actions make federal funding available to affected individuals​ in several counties.

Biden: "As the storm continues to track north, ... I remain focused on life-saving and life-sustaining response and recovery efforts."

Just days after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a category 4 storm, President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state of Florida. Franklin, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties are all covered by the declaration.