President Donald Trump will visit the city of Valdosta, Georgia, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Helen.
In a press release issued Sunday, the Trump campaign said announced President Trump plans to visit Valdosta to “brief on the damage” caused by the hurricane and “facilitate the distribution of relief supplies.”
“President Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, will travel to Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday to receive a briefing on the damage caused by Hurricane Helen, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and address the press.” said the paper. the Trump campaign wrote.
Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson Confirmed Three deaths have been reported as a result of Hurricane Helen, WALB reported.
“So 3,” Matheson said in a statement to the media. “Three for us. And we had far more injuries than Idalia, as well as injuries from trees encroaching on roofs and houses.”
video footage Posted Fox5 Atlanta photojournalist Billy Heath's “to X” reveals the damage done to “historic buildings” in downtown Valdosta.
Trump's visit to Valdosta comes as areas in western North Carolina, including the city of Asheville, are experiencing flooding and widespread devastation from the hurricane.
As of Sunday morning, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported There are “300 road accidents'' remaining, including “more than 50 on highways.''
video footage Posted to X showed buildings, homes and vehicles submerged and roads and bridges washed away in Asheville and nearby areas as a result of the hurricane's rain and flooding.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) and his wife Suzanne also appeared. passing We handed out sandwiches to first responders and residents of Darrow, Virginia, who were affected by the hurricane.
