SUMMARY: President Biden will tour the storm-damaged areas of North Carolina on Wednesday, where severe destruction from the storm has cut off affected regions. In response to former President Trump‘s false claims about communication between him and Governor Kemp, Biden firmly stated that the governor confirmed Trump was lying. Biden emphasized the importance of accurate information for those in need, expressing frustration over misinformation. His visit aims to assess recovery efforts while ensuring he does not hinder assistance. Meanwhile, Fox 5 and Publix are collecting donations through the CareForce initiative, in partnership with the American Red Cross.

President Joe Biden is expected to take an aerial tour over the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. He also called out former President Donald Trump for “lying” to the “people that are in need” by stating that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp couldn’t get in touch with the president to discuss relief.

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SUMMARY: Donald Trump has accused others of ignoring a disaster, claiming they are lying about the situation. In response, the governor has confirmed to him that Trump is not telling the truth. The speaker expresses frustration over Trump’s statements, emphasizing that their focus is on helping those in need. They stress that misinformation undermines their efforts and insists that they are doing everything possible to respond to the crisis, disregarding Trump’s personal attacks.

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SUMMARY: The shelter-in-place order in Rockdale County remains active due to the aftermath of a fire at Bolab. This order now covers all of Rockdale County, with officials advising residents to turn off air conditioning and keep windows and doors closed. The fire chief reported that it took 3 to 4 hours to initially control the fire, after which the roof collapsed. The EPA is currently monitoring air quality in the area and is expected to provide a report later today.

A chemical plume continues to emanate from a site in Conyers, keeping that city under evacuation and surrounding Rockdale County under shelter-in-place.

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