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#Facts President Biden and Vice President Harris and the entire administration are working tirelessly to bring critical support to communities impacted by hurricanes, #Helene and #Milton as well as communities around the country impacted by fires. Nearly 8,000 Federal personnel remain on the ground working side-by-side with State and local officials to help survivors with recovery and rebuilding. This fact sheet lists critical updates to support our communities in need: https://lnkd.in/ejU-EQKp #Leadershipmatters #NorthCarolina #Georgia #Florida #Tenessee

This looks like a critical and extremely timely discussion! 👇. 🌊☔️⛈️🌨️🌪️ Katharine Hayhoe Andrew Revkin Sunrise Movement Marcus Coleman Marissa Aho, AICP The Center for Climate and Security Truman Center for National Policy Sherri Goodman Leslie Chapman-Henderson Rob Moore Ryan Colker Aimée Christensen Aimee Witteman

Today, I came across a compelling piece highlighting the impact of a warming earth on recent storms. Research shows that storms with intense wind speeds are now 40% more frequent, with wind velocities increasing by approximately 11 mph due to global warming. This has resulted in Hurricane Milton hitting Florida as a Category 3 storm instead of a Category 2, solely because of the 1.3 degrees Celsius of warming since preindustrial times. I appreciate the efforts of President Biden and Vice President in tackling global warming and enhancing community resilience through significant investments. Their leadership is crucial in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. [Links to the articles for further reading: https://lnkd.in/e6PVxu-4 and https://lnkd.in/ed-AwyCW] Yale Program on Climate Change Communication Yale Climate Connections Joshua Low

Happy Friday! Supporting one another through disasters and recovery is crucial. Community groups, faith groups and civic associations are doing amazing work in hurricane-impacted areas like Helene and Milton through mutual assistance. Many of these groups help distribute federal assistance. The National National VOAD is a valuable resource to discover these groups and get involved: https://lnkd.in/ewfEBEd3. Thank you Vice President Harris for your leadership. #leadershipcounts

#Facts save lives. Share the #Facts. For communities struggling to manage after #Helene and #Milton, this is a really really important set of resources to help you and your recovery. President Biden and vice President Harris and the entire Biden Harris administration are standing with you: Link: https://lnkd.in/eQuCFE8V [image of our Army National Guard service members helping with debris removal In FL] FEMA U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) U.S. Small Business Administration USDA

President Biden and Vice President Harris and our entire Administration are taking proactive steps to prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, including resource pre-positioning and debris removal in Florida. This complements the ongoing response to Hurricane Helene in the Southeast and Appalachia. Link for more details on ongoing efforts: : https://lnkd.in/e-3Bmpqx #FACTS Evacuation orders are in place in multiple Florida counties, with shelters open and assistance available. Remember, safety comes first. If advised to evacuate, do so promptly for your well-being and that of your family. For a list of nearby shelters, text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362. #HurricanePreparedness #SafetyFirst #BidenHarrisAdministration

President Biden, Vice President Harris, and thousands of individuals in the administration are dedicated to assisting hurricane Helene victims and preparing for Hurricane Milton. Support resources including shelter, food services, medical care, and more are readily available. Access support and vital facts and information through this link: https://lnkd.in/e5u9csxT. #FEMA #DisasterRelief #HurricaneHelene #HurricaneMilton #Support #CommunityAid 🌀🏠🍲🌡️

Hurricane Milton is set to impact the Western coast of the Florida peninsula this week. As communities in the Southeast, including Florida, continue to respond and recover from Hurricane Helene, the Biden-Harris Administration is mobilizing resources and personnel to prepare for this major storm. The Biden-Harris administration is working closely with Florida and local officials to ensure needs are met in advance. FEMA is coordinating with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s team, with Administrator Deanne Criswell visiting Tampa today. Stay informed about Hurricane Milton's trajectory. Link to full statement, facts and details: https://lnkd.in/etmRi8K7]

Milton is the 13th named storm to form in the Atlantic in 2024. 👉Go to the FEMA site to get updates and assistance: https://www.fema.gov 👉National Hurricane Center updates on path of #Milton: center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov 👉 Evacuation information from State of Florida: https://lnkd.in/eA78_VVB Florida Housing Coalition The CLEO Institute