LIVE: White House briefing on Hurricane Idalia federal response.
Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall to Join Press Briefing on Hurricane Idalia Response
Get ready for an important press briefing on Thursday as Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall joins White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to discuss the government’s response to Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia made quite an impact, hitting Florida as a powerful Category 3 storm on Wednesday morning. However, it has now weakened to a tropical depression as of Wednesday evening. The storm has put millions of people in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas on high alert for severe weather.
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President Joe Biden has been actively involved in managing the situation. He has been in contact with the governors of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and has approved an emergency declaration for Florida. The Biden administration has wasted no time in mobilizing over 1,500 federal personnel and more than 540 urban search and rescue team members, as reported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has already arrived in Florida to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. The damage assessments will begin promptly.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the press briefing, which is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. EDT. Stay informed and stay safe!
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