President Joe Biden is set to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Milton on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Sunday while urging Congress to approve additional emergency disaster funding. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will spend a second day in North Carolina, which was hit by Hurricane Helene, to attend a Black church and hold a campaign rally. Biden plans to push Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide more funding before the upcoming election, while Harris is focused on helping victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
In Florida, Biden will announce $612 million for Department of Energy projects to improve the region’s electric grid, with specific funds allocated to projects in Gainesville and Switched Source. Harris is engaging with Black leaders in North Carolina to mobilize voters before Election Day. Both Biden and Harris have criticized Donald Trump for his response to the hurricanes and have emphasized the need for quick action on disaster relief.
The hurricanes have added complexity to the presidential campaign, with Trump making false claims about the government’s response to the storms and Biden working to ensure that agencies like FEMA have the necessary funding. There are also tensions between Harris and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding the federal storm response.
Biden’s visit to Florida will involve an aerial tour of the affected areas, where he will meet with officials, residents, and first responders to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The storm caused at least 10 deaths and left many residents without power. The recent devastation from Hurricane Helene likely influenced many residents to evacuate, potentially reducing the overall impact of Hurricane Milton.
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