Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates
caused a staggering $50bn in damage. The US president is scheduled to travel to Florida on Sunday to visit areas where the huge storm roared across the state after making landfall late on Wednesday.and then tearing about 175 miles across land, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, with loss of life and then leaving destroyed homes and streets blocked with downed power lines, fallen trees and debris.
The worst storm surge appeared to be in Sarasota county, where it reached 8-10ft – lower than in the worst place during Helene. But the 18in of rain that fell in some areas is still causing flooding. Causeway bridges and airports have reopened and people are returning to see what is left of their homes. Some are sound, some destroyed, some filled with sand from the sea surge.
Biden said that his government was “providing all the resources needed” to deal with the storm’s damage and he thanked the first responders, power line workers, state and local officials, and other workers and volunteers who are helping with recovery efforts.Biden on Friday stated that he will make a request to the US Congress for more funds.
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