Hurricane Milton, because of which US President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Europe, has caused $50 billion in damage, according to preliminary estimates.
The US President announced this at a briefing on the federal government's response to hurricanes Milton and Helena.
Biden noted that this is the third major storm to hit Florida in three months.
And experts estimate that – and these are preliminary estimates– “Hurricane Milton alone caused approximately $50 billion in damage,” he noted.
The American leader emphasized that Milton left more than 3 million people without power, but thanks to 50 thousand power transmission line workers from 43 states and Canada, electricity supplies have already been restored to 1 million people.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000Biden noted that the Army Corps and the Florida National Guard are working on the ground, helping to clear debris and open roads to deliver food, water, tarpaulins and rescue equipment.
As you know, on October 12, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was supposed to take part in a meeting at the level of leaders of countries and governments of the contact group on assistance to Ukraine in the “Rammstein” format.
The meeting was supposed to be chaired by US President Joe Biden, but due to the approach of Hurricane Milton, he was forced to withdraw from the meeting. to the coast of Florida he .
After canceling a visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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