NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Congressman Donalds issued the following statement regarding the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene:

"On Thursday, Hurricane Helene slammed ashore in the Sunshine State with devastating impacts felt deep into our nation's interior. We pray for the victims who have lost everything; we pray for the families who have tragically lost loved-ones; and we stand with our neighbors throughout the Southeast as recovery efforts begin. The American people are resilient, and together, I have no doubt that we will prevail through this adversity.