President Obama Offers Storm Assistance To Gov. Scott
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (CBSMiami/AP) — As President Barack Obama heads to South Florida Tuesday for a couple of fundraisers, he assured Florida Gov. Rick Scott that the state will have "no unmet needs" as it responds to extreme weather and flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.
White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama expressed his condolences for the loss of life, as well as the extensive storm damage. Carney said Obama told Scott the federal government would be in close contact with the state and stood ready to provide additional assistance if necessary.
Debby has socked Florida with high winds and heavy rain that has already led to flooding, with officials warning of more to come.
Obama called Scott from Air Force One as he flew to Atlanta for a campaign event. The president will be in Miami later Tuesday to attend two campaign fundraisers.
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