![]() ![]() That’s my absolute commitment to the people of the state of Florida.” “And we’ll be there every step of the way. “We’ll be there to help you clean up and rebuild, to help Florida get moving again,” Biden said on Wednesday, reported Reuters. US President Joe Biden said that the central government will be aiding Florida and nearby areas in recovering from the devastation caused by the hurricane. He also said that the recovery efforts like emergency services and rescue operations will start once the storm passes and requested the people to be cautious in order to avoid any accidents.Īlso read | ‘Where’s Jackie?’: Biden’s memory lapse leaves netizens stunned as he calls for dead Congresswoman "Pray for people," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, adding that the storm was of 'historic' proportions. Earlier this week, two people lost their lives in Cuba when the country’s electrical grid was brought down by the powerful winds produced by Hurricane Ian. The power lines were damaged in several places around the state and in some places, the power was deliberately shut down to avoid any accidents. According to official data, the Category 4 storm hit the coast with 150 mph (241 kph) winds and evacuation orders were quickly issued in many counties.Īlso read | Russia poised to announce annexation after 'sham' referendum in Ukraine The storm made landfall near the barrier island of Cayo Costa and went on to severely impact a number of nearby areas, including Fort Myers and Tamba Bay. The streets were completely flooded due to the constant rain, and many were stuck without resources. Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power. ![]()
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