On September 14, First
Lady Melania Trump flew to Florida to visit with first responders
and families affected by the damage resulting from Hurricane
Irma. Upon landing in Ft. Myers, the President and Mrs. Trump met with
first responders from all over the State, and received a briefing from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State and local
officials.
After
the briefing, the First Lady took an aerial tour of Naples, Florida to
view the flooding and damage before meeting with families
who lost their homes. Once on the ground, the First Lady, the
President, and the Vice President took a walking tour of a neighborhood
particularly damaged in the storm. They stopped and visited with
families, listening to their stories, concerns, and most
pressing needs – ice, gas, and power.
The First Lady then distributed lunch alongside FEMA officials and volunteers.
First
Lady Melania Trump said, “We have certainly seen the unforgiving side
of Mother Nature these past few weeks, and my thoughts
and prayers continue to be with the families so deeply affected by both
Harvey and Irma. I will continue to receive updates from FEMA, and
lend my voice, time, and resources to help those who need it most.”
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