White House Launches Reddit Account to Share Hurricane Response Updates

White House Launches Reddit Account to Share Hurricane Response Updates
The Biden-Harris administration has launched a White House account on Reddit to disseminate critical information regarding its response to Hurricane Helene. The account, u/whitehouse, will provide updates on over $37 million in assistance approved for affected households and details on FEMA's deployment of over 1,000 officials for rescue efforts. This initiative aims to reach the public through popular social media platforms. Despite initial challenges, such as a post removal by subreddit moderators, the account signals the increasing importance of Reddit as a news source amid natural disasters fueled by climate change.