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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia

Copyright 2023 @ Stephen B. Morton. All rights reserved

President Joe Biden on Thursday approved a disaster declaration for three Georgia counties following Hurricane Idalia's sprint across southern and coastal Georgia on Aug. 30. The storm made landfall with 125 mph (201 kph) winds in Florida’s remote Big Bend region before moving north into Georgia.

Biden initially approved assistance to individuals and governments in Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties.

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