Watch live: Biden gives remarks in Georgia on Hurricane Helene recovery

President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia Thursday to witness firsthand the damage Hurricane Helene has had on the southeastern U.S. and provide an update on recovery efforts in the wake of the storm's 500-milelong path of destruction.

His visit comes a day after the White House instructed the Defense Department to send up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers to areas impacted by the storm to help with with the distribution of food, water and other supplies.

Helene touched down...