WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to head to Augusta, Georgia on Wednesday to assess the destruction caused by flooding from Hurricane Helene, with another trip planned for North Carolina shortly thereafter.

As the Democratic candidate for president, Harris will evaluate the effects of Hurricane Helene and receive updates on recovery efforts from state officials, as indicated by the White House. She is also expected to announce federal support actions for emergency response efforts in Georgia and nearby Southeastern states.

A representative from the White House confirmed that Harris will soon travel to North Carolina, where the storm caused significant damage in the western region, particularly around Asheville.

President Joe Biden plans to visit North Carolina and South Carolina on Wednesday to look at the hurricane’s destruction and inform communities about federal relief efforts. Both Biden and Harris aimed to delay their visits to ensure they wouldn’t interfere with urgent recovery operations.

The efficiency and fairness of federal aid could influence the upcoming elections in the crucial states of North Carolina and Georgia, which have both been severely affected by flooding.

Harris’ upcoming visit to Georgia follows former President Donald Trump’s trip to Valdosta, Georgia on Monday, where he received updates regarding the hurricane’s fallout.

During his visit, Trump maintained that he was not there for political discussions, but incorrectly stated that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had been unable to contact Biden for recovery discussions. In reality, Biden and Kemp spoke on Sunday.