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Biden vows to investigate Kentucky flood damage, help 'as long as necessary'

President and First Lady inspect flood damage

WASHINGTON — President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden witnessed Monday the damage caused by deadly and devastating storms that caused the worst flooding in Kentucky history . State to meet with family and first responders.

At least 37 people have died since last month's devastating floods, which fell between 8 and 10.5 inches of rain in just 48 hours. The National Weather Service said on Sunday that flooding remained a threat and warned of more thunderstorms through Thursday.

Mr. We were warmly welcomed by the Governor and Mrs. Britney. They soon went to see the storm devastation of Breathitt County, stopping where a school bus carried by the flood had crashed into a partially collapsed building.

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He praised the responders who "jumped up and down to reach the present position about nine days after this attack," he said.

Biden, who attended a briefing with first responders and recovery experts on the impacts of the floods at Mary Roberts Elementary School in Lost Creek, pledged the federal government's continued support.

"We will not leave here. As long as it takes time, we will be here," he said.

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August briefing at Mary Roberts Elementary School in Lost Creek, Kentucky on ongoing response to recent floods. President Biden speaking. He stressed that there is no place for politics in Kentucky Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. "We're always fighting over issues," Biden said, but he said "we're all one team" in helping Kentuckians rebuild.

Mr. and Mrs. Biden then planned to visit another hard-hit community in the state to meet face-to-face with those affected.

Mr. Biden's state visit on Monday. is the second time since taking office last year. He visited in December. After a tornado hit Kentucky, killing 77 people and leaving a trail of destruction.

"I wish I could tell you why we continue to be attacked here in Kentucky," he recently said. "I wish I could tell you why the less privileged areas are being hit hard and keep losing everything. I can't explain why, but what are we doing about it? We know, and the answer is all we can do..these are our people.Let's make sure we help them.

Mr. Extending assistance to Kentucky, allowing the federal government to fully cover the cost of debris removal and other emergency measures.

Jean-Pierre said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would spend $3.1 million. More than a dollar in relief funds, hundreds of rescue workers deployed.

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President Biden, President Jill Biden His wife, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, looks at flood damage as a bus lifted and crashed into a building in Lost Creek, Kentucky, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Evan Vucci / AP

The impacts of climate change are intensifying and accelerating, requiring urgent investments to make our communities more resilient,” she said.

Flooding came just a month after Beshear visited Mayfield to celebrate the completion of the first fully constructed house since a tornado nearly wiped out the town. I was. Three families were handed the keys to their new homes that day, and the governor listened in his remarks to the visit he made shortly after.

"We were beaten that day, but we vowed not to be beaten," said Beshear. "We will get back on our feet again and move on. And six months later we are not just getting up, not just standing, we are moving forward.

Now, More disasters are testing the state.Beshear has made as many trips to eastern Kentucky as the weather permits since the floods began.He holds hour-long press conferences each day, giving all sorts of Provided details, including assistance.Like after the tornado, Beshear opened a relief fund that will go directly to people in the affected areas.

Democrat Beshear joined the Republican incumbent in 2019. and is seeking a second term in 2023.

Polls show consistently strong support among Kentuckians. Prominent Republicans are running for governor, taking turns bashing the governor's aggressive pandemic response and trying to link him to Biden and rising inflation.

He has avoided blaming Biden, instead citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and supply chain bottlenecks as contributing to rising consumer costs.

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  • Jill Biden
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  • Kentucky
  • Carine Jeanpierre
  • Flood

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