The Biden administration is preparing for the impacts of Hurricane Milton by mobilizing additional resources and personnel, contacting local officials, and approving an emergency declaration for Florida. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) has enough funds to support disaster relief for both Hurricane Milton and Helene. Hurricane Milton is expected to bring heavy rainfall and storm surges as high as 15 feet and poses an “extremely serious threat” to Florida. More than a million people have been ordered to evacuate from its path, with projections that it will hit near the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. The death toll from Hurricane Helene is expected to increase, with Trump accusing Biden and Harris of favoring migrants over disaster-hit areas.
In political news, Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a narrow national lead over Donald Trump in the race for the White House according to a New York Times/Siena College poll. Harris has gained support from Republican voters, with 46% of respondents viewing her as representing change this election. Trump is still viewed as a “strong leader” and is leading among male voters by 11 points. The race is essentially deadlocked nationally and in battleground states, with victory likely to be decided by a slim margin. Harris has embarked on a media blitz to appeal to voters in critical swing states, appearing on popular shows such as 60 Minutes and The View.
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