President Joe Biden engaged in phone conversations with Florida officials on Wednesday night in preparation for Hurricane Milton's landfall, as confirmed by the White House. The individuals involved in these discussions included Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert, and US Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Kathy Castor, according to the White House sources.
During these calls, President Biden assured the leaders that they could reach out to him directly if they required additional support for rescue, response, and recovery operations. The White House emphasized that the President pledged his unwavering commitment to stand by these communities before, during, and after the storm, regardless of the duration of the recovery process.
In addition to the Florida officials, President Biden also communicated with Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia to address the ongoing response and recovery initiatives following Hurricane Helene.
The White House disclosed that President Biden remained actively engaged throughout the day, receiving regular updates on Hurricane Milton's projected path and potential impacts on the state of Florida. The President is set to continue receiving real-time information from his team as the storm progresses across the Florida Peninsula.
