The
President spoke this morning by phone with FEMA Administrator Craig
Fugate and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and
Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco to receive
the latest update on the impacts from Hurricane Matthew and ongoing
federal response efforts.
Administrator Fugate noted that recovery
efforts are under way in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina and
response efforts continue in North Carolina, including
thousands of water rescues supported by Federal responders and assets
in North Carolina. Administrator Fugate stressed that continued flooding
in the Carolinas will create dangerous and life-threatening conditions
into coming days.
The President reiterated
that all necessary federal resources be directed to help these impacted
states respond effectively to the storm. The President continues to
stress that the response to the storm is far from over and the danger
continues from flooding for the coming days, and
urges those in the potential path of the flooding to continue to listen
to local officials.
The President also expressed that his thoughts and
prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives
from the storm, and for all those who have
been affected. The President will continue to be regularly briefed on
the response to Hurricane Matthew this week.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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