VP Harris to release $1 billion for state disaster relief against flooding, extreme heat

President Joe Biden's administration will invest $1 billion in helping states combat extreme weather events like heat and flooding as California and Kentucky struggle.

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"The Biden-Harris Administration is taking a wide range of actions to respond to intensifying heat waves and reduce associated health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and underserved communities," the White House wrote in a statement.

"We know that the impacts of the climate crisis are here, and that we must invest in building resilience to protect our communities, infrastructure and economy,″ the White House said.