President Trump on Monday issued a disaster declaration for the state of South Carolina, and ordered federal aid to be directed to the state for recovery efforts in areas that were hit by tropical storm Florence.

Trump approved the disaster declaration on Sunday for federal funding to be distributed to the state and local governments, as well as some private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures.

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