President Biden declares emergency
President Biden declares emergency as Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm
The hurricane is driving sustained winds up to 175 miles per hour; Category 4 storms have winds from 130 to 156 miles per hour, with any storm surpassing those wind speeds therefore classified as Category 5.
Emergency leave for federal workers impacted by Hurricane Milton
Feds impacted by the hurricane can then use the extra paid time off during the emergency, without having to dip into their own leave hours.
Hurricane Milton: President Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida
Biden's decision comes as local officials have begun ordering the evacuation of what could end up being hundreds of thousands of people.
President Biden signs federal emergency declaration as Category 5 Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
President Biden on Monday signed a disaster declaration for Florida as Category 5 Hurricane Milton approaches its coast, marking the second major storm to hit the state in recent weeks.Biden’s emergency declaration,
Biden signs emergency declaration as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
President Biden signed a disaster declaration Monday for Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches its coast, the second major storm to hit the state in recent weeks. Biden’s emergency declaration authorized the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to free up additional resources to assist with the response to the hurricane.
President Biden declares State of Emergency in Florida
President Joe Biden has approved an Emergency Declaration for the State of Florida, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
Biden approves Florida Emergency Declaration ahead of Hurricane Milton
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