Joe Biden says team is in 'constant contact' with Ron DeSantis as Florida prepares for Hurricane Idalia
As Florida prepares for the landfall of Hurricane Idalia, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that his administration is in ongoing contact with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, reports The Hill.
Biden expanded on his conversation the day before with DeSantis during a meeting with the President of Costa Rica in the Oval Office.
"We provide everything he might need. We are in constant contact,” Biden confirmed to the press.
The president expressed concern over potential sea level rise, promising to support affected regions for as long as needed. He affirmed his commitment to ensuring the region receives everything it needs to weather the impending storm.
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Hurricane Idalia, now a Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, bringing with it 100 mph winds, heavy rain and possible storm surge. Parts of Georgia and South Carolina could also be affected as the storm moves up the coast.
Ahead of the storm, Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida, allowing additional federal resources to help the state. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also deployed resources to Florida, as stated by the White House.
About 21 Florida counties have been issued evacuation notices, eight of which are mandatory. The Hurricane Center adds that some storm surges could reach up to 15 feet.
Despite their political differences, Biden and DeSantis have put politics aside to deal with the looming crisis. This follows a precedent set last year when Biden visited Florida following a building collapse and Hurricane Ian.
Read more: Runway debris causes $4 billion in damage to the aviation industry every year. A startup funded by the US Department of Defense and Homeland Security aims to solve this problem in a spectacular way and you can invest in it today.
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As Florida prepares for the landfall of Hurricane Idalia, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that his administration is in ongoing contact with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, reports The Hill.
Biden expanded on his conversation the day before with DeSantis during a meeting with the President of Costa Rica in the Oval Office.
"We provide everything he might need. We are in constant contact,” Biden confirmed to the press.
The president expressed concern over potential sea level rise, promising to support affected regions for as long as needed. He affirmed his commitment to ensuring the region receives everything it needs to weather the impending storm.
See also: Who won the first debate of the 2024 Republican primary? New polls show two candidates standing out and one surprise
Hurricane Idalia, now a Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, bringing with it 100 mph winds, heavy rain and possible storm surge. Parts of Georgia and South Carolina could also be affected as the storm moves up the coast.
Ahead of the storm, Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida, allowing additional federal resources to help the state. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also deployed resources to Florida, as stated by the White House.
About 21 Florida counties have been issued evacuation notices, eight of which are mandatory. The Hurricane Center adds that some storm surges could reach up to 15 feet.
Despite their political differences, Biden and DeSantis have put politics aside to deal with the looming crisis. This follows a precedent set last year when Biden visited Florida following a building collapse and Hurricane Ian.
Read more: Runway debris causes $4 billion in damage to the aviation industry every year. A startup funded by the US Department of Defense and Homeland Security aims to solve this problem in a spectacular way and you can invest in it today.
Alan Budman on Shutterstock.com
Designed by Benzinga Neuro, edited by Pooja Rajkumari
The GPT-4 Benzinga Neuro content generation system leverages the vast Benzinga ecosystem, including native data, APIs and more, to create complete and current stories for you . Learn more.
© 2023 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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