President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Florida

The declaration will authorise federal funding for the state

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US President Donald Trump steps down from Marine One helicopter in the White House, Washington, US, September 10, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

US President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration on Sunday to help Florida recover from Hurricane Irma, Florida Governor Rick Scott said.

The declaration will authorise federal funding to come to the state to assist local and state agencies with response and recovery.

The White House has not yet announced the declaration.