With Hurricane Ian barreling toward Florida, Pres. Biden detailed his administration's efforts to prepare for the storm and warned residents to heed warnings from officials.
"It's life-threatening," Biden said of the Category 4 storm as he spoke at a White House conference on hunger and nutrition. "You should obey all warnings and directions from emergency officials. Don't take anything for granted. Use their judgment, not yours."
Biden said members of his team have been in constant contact with the governor "since the beginning." He also called three Florida mayors -- from Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg -- on Tuesday about the impending storm. The storm poses a major test for both Biden and DeSantis, often foes on numerous issues, just six weeks before the midterm elections.
Biden said Wednesday the federal government will be "ready to help in every single way possible" during Hurricane Ian, noting he's developed and deployed a search and rescue team that's already on the ground, and to help Florida rebuild after the storm.
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