U.S. President Donald Trump salutes from the steps of Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn the White House upon his return with first lady Melania Trump to Washington, U.S., from Camp David, September 10, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

(Reuters) - U.S. 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 authorizes 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.