FEMA announced that along with Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, federal aid would be available for those affected by Hurricane Helene in the following counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Sarasota, Taylor and Wakulla counties.

President Joe Biden made a disaster declaration for Georgia Tuesday, meaning federal disaster money will be available in Georgia for areas affected by Hurricane Helene, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The Biden administration has approved a national disaster declaration in Georgia following Hurricane Helene, a move that comes a day after the state’s congressional delegation requested it. The declaration,