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Hurricane Ian could be 'deadliest' in Florida's history, says Biden

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022
President Biden has warned that there could be 'substantial loss of life' as Hurricane Ian continues its destructive path through Florida. Speaking to employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday, Biden said: 'This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida's history.' He added: 'The numbers are still unclear, but we're hearing early reports of what may be substantial loss of life.'
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday, flooding homes across the state of Florida and leaving millions without power. Biden urged communities impacted by the hurricane to heed the warnings of authorities until conditions improve. 'Please obey all warnings and direction from emergency officials. And while the water is receding, don’t go outside unless you absolutely have to,' said the US president. 
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