Biden sends message to Florida ahead of Milton: 'We've got your back'
During an address Wednesday, President Joe Biden spoke of the incoming threat of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to hit Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm.
"I urge everyone in Hurricane Milton's past to listen to local officials and follow all the safety instructions they give," Biden said.
"At this point, evacuation is probably difficult, so I encourage people to look for safer shelter, sometimes moving just a few miles can mean the difference between life and death," Biden added.
Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and other officials discussed the ongoing federal efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene and prepare for Milton.
"So, my final message tonight is to the people of Florida and all the impacted states, we've got your back. We've got your back. And Kamala and I will be there for as long as it takes to rescue, recover, and rebuild."
-ABC News' Alexandra Hutzler