King Charles Sends President Joe Biden Message Expressing ‘Sadness’ Over Hurricane Helene: ‘Tragic Loss of Life’

At least 200 people died as a result of the Category 4 storm

King Charles has reached out to President Joe Biden in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

It is understood that the King’s message expressed his sadness at the destruction caused by the storm, which made landfall on Sept. 26. He also expressed sympathies to those affected and commended the bravery of emergency responders.

A tweet shared by the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 4 also mentioned the King’s correspondence with Biden, sharing that “As the clean-up from devastating Hurricane Helene continues, King Charles has sent a message of condolence to President Joe Biden expressing his sadness and sympathy for the tragic loss of life.”

It continued, “He also commended the bravery of emergency responders in incredibly difficult times.”

Helene was a Category 4 storm when it made landfall around 11:10 p.m. local time near Perry, Fla., on Thursday, Sept. 26. In just a matter of hours, Helene delivered damaging wind gusts as well as “catastrophic, life-threatening [and] record-breaking” flooding in many areas, especially the higher terrains of the southeastern Appalachians.

Emergency crews have been working around the clock to rescue those trapped by flooding and road closures, but as of Thursday, Oct. 3, at least 200 people have died across six states. Additionally, hundreds more remain missing, per NBC News.

Several organizations have taken the initiative to begin gathering funds and other donations, including bottled water, food and medical supplies, to support those impacted by the storm. The United Way of Florida, the Florida Disaster Fund, the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, the Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, The One SC Fund and Samaritan’s Purse are among the organizations that are helping with relief efforts, PEOPLE previously reported.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, King Charles has expressed his sorrow and sympathy to President Joe Biden over the tragic loss of life caused by the destructive storm. The King’s message highlighted the bravery of emergency responders who have been working tirelessly to aid those affected by the devastation. The British Embassy in Washington, D.C. shared the King’s condolences and support in a tweet on Oct. 4, emphasizing his compassion for the victims and their families.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, wreaked havoc when it made landfall near Perry, Fla., with intense winds and unprecedented flooding. The southeastern Appalachians were particularly hard hit, experiencing catastrophic and life-threatening conditions. Despite the heroic efforts of rescue teams, the storm claimed the lives of at least 200 people across six states, with many more still unaccounted for.

As communities struggle to recover from the aftermath of the hurricane, various organizations have stepped up to provide much-needed aid. From collecting donations of water, food, and medical supplies to offering financial assistance, groups like the United Way of Florida, the Red Cross, and World Central Kitchen are working diligently to support the affected regions. The outpouring of support and generosity from these organizations is crucial in alleviating the suffering of those impacted by the disaster.

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Source: Tampa Bay Times