Biden promises help after Sturm Helene - leave politics aside!

Biden promises help after Sturm Helene - leave politics aside!

After the devastating storm “Helene”, US President Joe Biden has guaranteed tireless support to the victims. During his visit to Ray City, one of the most affected places in Georgia, bidges appealed to everyone involved to leave the political tensions aside. "There is no reason for partial disputes," said the President and made it clear that the help was aimed at all those affected, regardless of political affiliations. Both Florida and North Carolina, where the storm has also caused devastating damage, are politically ruled by a Republican and a Democrat.

biden assured people that he recognized their suffering. "I want you to know that I see and hear her. I mourn with you," he said in Georgia. His visit also included the states of South Carolina and North Carolina, where, according to reports, more than 200 people were killed in the affected areas. The number of missing persons is terrifyingly high because many people no longer have contact with the outside world due to the collapse of the mobile phone networks.

categories and effects of the storm

The hurricane “Helene”, which was classified as the storm of the second highest category, hit land in the northwest of Florida a week ago and caused immense damage before moving further north. The destruction in the southeast of the United States are considerable and people are in an acute emergency. The emergency services are fully utilized and bids promised that the government would do everything to help the needy.

biden emphasized that considerable means of mobilizing before the storm in order to offer people in the affected areas. This is intended to counter Trump's accusation in particular that bids would have failed in coping with the crisis. Trump plans to travel back to Georgia this Friday and will perform together with the Republican governor Brian Kemp, who is also in the election campaign.

This dynamic situation shows how natural disasters not only have immediate, physical effects on the population, but can also have a strong influence on political landscapes. The government focuses on a quick and comprehensive assistance, while the campaign machine does not stop and the political actors continue to act in the arena of the competition for the votes of voters.

In the meantime, hopes for a quick removal of the damage caused by the storm remains. People in the affected areas continue to wait for help and answers, while political discussions are increasing in the background. A comprehensive picture of the situation is provided by numerous media, whereby local organizations are also actively acting in the support of those affected.

For more information about the current situation and the reactions of the government, visit www.lippewelle.de .