With Hurricane Ian lashing the southeast U.S. after leaving a path of destruction in Florida, Pres. Biden provided a detailed update Friday on his administration's response to the devastating storm, calling it now 'an American crisis.'
September 30, 2022, 2:47 PMPresident Joe Biden speaks about the ongoing federal response efforts for Hurricane Ian in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Sept. 30, 2022.. after leaving a path of destruction in Florida, President Joe Biden provided a detailed update Friday on his administration's response to the devastating storm, calling it now "an American crisis."
The president said he continued his talks with Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday morning, reiterating the federal government's commitment to help his state recover from the storm. DeSantis said Friday morning the number of dead from Ian is at least 21, and that it's expected to grow. For now, the governor said 20 of those deaths are unconfirmed because they were spotted during search and rescue operations and crews were told to prioritize those found alive and still trapped.
Among the missions, Biden said, was rescuing a 94-year-old woman who was hoisted up into a helicopter. The rescue teams also reported saving a 1-month-old baby.
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