Biden Urges Quick Evacuation Ahead of Historic Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden has urged Floridians ordered to evacuate due to Hurricane Milton to leave immediately. The storm could become the worst in Florida's history. Biden has approved emergency declarations and called on airlines to support evacuees without price-gouging.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 08-10-2024 21:05 IST | Created: 08-10-2024 21:05 IST
Biden Urges Quick Evacuation Ahead of Historic Hurricane Milton
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U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a stern warning for residents in Florida to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which he describes as potentially catastrophic. His message comes amidst growing concerns that the storm could be the worst to hit the state in over a century.

Biden cautioned that this is a life-and-death situation, urging immediate compliance with evacuation orders. His administration has already approved emergency declarations to galvanize federal aid and resources before the storm makes its impact.

Furthermore, the President is demanding that airlines facilitate evacuations effectively and refrain from price-gouging passengers, ensuring that those needing to leave can do so affordably.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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