Politics Aside: Florida's Storm Prep

It was a busy Monday night as President Joe Biden talked with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about planning for Hurricane Milton. This comes after reports that Governor DeSantis hadn't answered calls from the president or Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The White House said President Biden wanted to offer more help. Governor DeSantis said he didn't know Vice President Harris had tried to contact him. It's important to understand that Governor DeSantis is working closely with FEMA and other state agencies. He said Vice President Harris doesn't really need to be involved. Meanwhile, Vice President Harris said leaders should put politics aside during emergencies.

This isn't the first time Governor DeSantis has avoided meeting with President Biden after a natural disaster. Back in 2023, he skipped a meeting with the president after Hurricane Idalia. The FEMA head, Deanne Criswell, spoke with Governor DeSantis about Hurricane Milton prep. Vice President Harris also advised Floridians to pay attention to official warnings about Hurricane Milton. It's crucial to remember that the federal government will keep helping with the storm's aftermath, even if Governor DeSantis doesn't return calls from the president or vice president. The White House press secretary said the government will keep responding to the disaster, promising a big effort to help.

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