" what did prompt Joe Biden's change of heart at that particular time"
Your timing is askew. There was no change of heart involved..
President Biden offered assistance up front but Gov DeWine declined.
Gov DeWine then stalled for 2 weeks before requesting FEMA assistance.
Anyway, FEMA's main task is providing relief to communities hit by hurricanes and other natural disasters.
The White House actually quickly mobilised the 4 Agencies that can provide the required assistance.
"A Biden administration official told Fox News Digital that it has provided extensive assistance to surrounding communities following the chemical release earlier this month in eastern Ohio. However, the official said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the agency that usually provides relief to communities hit by hurricanes and other natural disasters, isn't best equipped to support the state's current needs.
"The Biden Administration is mobilizing a robust, multi-agency effort to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio. Since February 3, the Environmental Protection Agency has had personnel on the ground," the official told Fox News Digital. "FEMA is coordinating with the emergency operations center working closely with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency."
"But what East Palestine needs is much more expansive than what FEMA can provide," they continued. "FEMA is on the frontlines when there is a hurricane or tornado. This situation is different."
The official highlighted four agencies — the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Transportation and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — that they said are actively assisting local residents on the ground."
