Biden gives update on Hurricane Milton, assures Florida residents, "We've got your back
Source: CBS News
Updated on: October 9, 2024 / 6:15 PM EDT
Washington — President Biden spoke about Hurricane Milton ahead of its expected landfall Wednesday night and assured Florida residents and others who have been impacted by the recent storms, "We've got your back." He said his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Mr. Biden said Milton is expected to be "one of the most and worst destructive hurricanes to hit Florida in over a century," despite being downgraded to a Category 3 storm.
"Milton still carries incredible destructiveness, can wipe out communities, can cause loss of life," Mr. Biden said. "I urge everyone in hurricane Milton's path to listen to local officials and follow all the safety instructions they give. At this point, evacuation is probably difficult, so I encourage people to look for safer shelter, sometimes moving just a few miles can mean the difference between life and death."
The president assured Florida residents and others who have been impacted by the recent storms, "We've got your back." He said his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild." The president said he's surging federal assets to help. There are 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water ready to go, he said, adding that Pentagon has pre-positioned search and rescue teams, helicopters and water vehicles.
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