Local authorities and Weather Experts say milton will bring a destructive Storm Surge in which some areas will not be survivable. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled ahead of its landfall, which is expected to bring strong winds of up to 155mph or 250kph. Milton comes just days after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeastern Us 225 people were killed by the Natural Disaster across six states. The back to back storms are expected to leave historic levels of damage that could take years to recover from. Unlike helene, milton will only pass through florida on its way to the atlantic ocean, making the Sunshine State the only one to be affected twice. President biden has postponed a trip to germany to oversee preparations and prepare a federal response. He urged those in Miltons Path to evacuate, calling it a matter of life and death. We can show you just how huge Hurricane Milton is. Nasa Astronaut Matthew dominick has shared this time Lapse Video filmed as the international Space
The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 2312 and the nays are 190. The previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Ms. Lesko mr. Speaker, i call for the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Members will record their votes y electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Gomp govern as the member designated by mr. Welch of vote, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Welch will h. R. 1129. The speake
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Communications. Several staff here have worked really hard to pull this together. Emma colebrand among the foremost who have made this to believe. He was Travis Hopkins and clifford johnson, special thanks to them. And lastly, were just thrilled that we could bring this collection of great talent and Close Friends together for this conversation, and Susan Glasser has agreed to host for today. So susan, thank you so much. And over to you. Well, thank you so much, steve. And thank you not only to everyone who is joining us, but to this incredible allstar panel of experts that we have with us today. I cant think of a group that in my as a citizen and not just as an observeobserver, i hope y help provide us somedy fintive answers, recognizing were in a world where we couldnt have predicted what we would be talking about this week, even two weeks ago. No one will hold you to it, but i want to thank the panelists in advance for their expertise and insights today. Let me do a quick introducti