Biden announces $600 million for strengthening Southeastern power grid

Published October 13, 2024 1:12pm ET



President Joe Biden announced a multi-million dollar investment in southeastern states whose infrastructure has been damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Biden went on an aerial survey of the damage caused by the hurricane in Florida, before being briefed. He and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm held a press conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he announced the new investment into restoring power to the region.

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