President Biden announced that he plans to visit Florida this Saturday in order to assess the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Idalia.
Mr. Biden made an announcement about the trip during his speech at FEMA headquarters in Washington on Thursday. However, he did not share any specific information. The White House has not yet officially announced the trip.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida stated on Thursday that the hurricane has caused considerable harm to the state, and efforts to rescue those affected are still in progress.
Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning as the Category 3 storm hit Keaton Beach on the Gulf Coast, with winds up to 125 mph.
Mr. Biden announced a significant calamity for Florida on Thursday, granting permission for federal support to enhance state and local recovery endeavors. The assistance from the government may encompass financial aid for temporary accommodation and repairs to homes, affordable loans to compensate for property damages, and various initiatives aimed at aiding individuals in recovering from the catastrophe.
He additionally urged Congress to take action and authorize additional assistance for Florida.
Mr. Biden expressed the need for a significantly larger amount of money.
