Biden asks Congress for about $100 million in disaster relief funding

Flood waters cover the main streets of Tarpon Springs, Fla. after Hurricane Helene passed offshore on Sept. 27, 2024.

The largest chunk of funding — about $40 billion — would be for FEMA’s disaster relief fund, so that it has enough money to last through the coming year. But there are requests for 16 agencies.

(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

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