A prolonged commitment because as you could see from the damage behind me, in this house, the homeowner here, the water went up about eight feet, above most peoples heads and it flooded the ent the entire basement. They have to evacuate. This is the evidence that the president will see firsthand and showing you why the road to recovery is so long. The president and the federal government will have a longterm commitment and the State Leadership said the same thing. That is one of the hardest Hit Parts of New Jersey. They lost people during the flooding last week. The president is going to be stopping first in nearby Hillsborough Township down the road. Hell have a briefing there around 12 15 and come here to manville to tour a neighborhood before moving on to queens. Of course the president has already approved Disaster Relief Declaration for six counties here in New Jersey. The Governor Phil Murphy saying that is wonderful but there are 15 counties in the New Jersey. Hes going to talk
Hes expected to land at Jfk Airport at any moment. The president will tour the damage from last weeks historic flooding in the northeast that killed at least 52 people in six states. Bidens visit coming just days after he travelled to louisiana to see destruction there from Hurricane Ida. The president first plans to go to central new Jersey Today Which W Which Was inundated with Torrential Rain Last week and then he heads to queens where a dozen people died most of them trapped in flooded basements. Meantime new York City officials plan on going doortodoor to make sure that residents apply for federal relief. President biden approving new major Disaster Declarations for parts of new york and new jersey to help with the recovery. Lets go to John Harwood now live at the White House with a preview of the president s visit. John, as we anticipate President Biden will land at any moment. Hes also expected to deliver remarks later in the day from queens. What are we expect to hear from the
Our allies remain stranded in town and occupied territory. Jillian you are watching fox and friends first. Todd we begin with a fox news alert, gunfire as the taliban and celebrates the final us soldier leaving afghanistan. Jillian we learn more than 100 americans have been left behind. Reporter after two decade us troops of left afghanistan. This nightvision image showing the last soldier to leave, major general Chris Donahue seen boarding the last c17 Out Of Kabul. The withdrawal finished 24 hours ahead of the delay but military leaders already admitting some have been left behind. A lot of heartbreak associated with this departure. We did not get everybody out we wanted to get out but had we stayed another 10 days we wouldnt have gotten Everybody A we wanted to get out and there still would have been people who were disappointed with that. Reporter Anthony Blinken insisting the us wont abandon those still in afghanistan. Protection and welfare of a mans americans is vital. If they w
How it is hampering Search And Rescue operations. Americas longest war comes to an end. The final evacuations. We did not get everybody out that we wanted to get out. Odonnell the covid surge, 100,000 americans admitted to hospitals. The most since last winter. New reporting on when younger children will be eligible for the vaccine. Wildfire emergency, thousands evacuated as the Caldor Fire closes in on Lake Tahoe. And remembering one of americas favorite actors, Ed Asner. You got spunk. Well. I hate spunk wel this is the Cbs Evening News with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west, and Thank You for joining us on this tonight we are following two major stories, the staggering destruction caused by Hurricane Ida along the Gulf Coast. Well begin with americas longest war tonight. Because that war is officially over. The last american military plane left from Kabuls Airport at 3 29 p. M. Eastern time. A moment in history as th
Coming to address the scale of damage from hurricane ida. It made Land Fall as a category four slamming into the coast with devastating wind and rain. It is one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the mainland. Officials say at least two people were killed. Search and rescue operations are still underway in communities along the gulf. Ida came on shore with everything that was advertised. Yep. The surge, the rain, the wind. All of our levy systems, particularly federal systems performed magnificently. Having said that, the damage is still catastrophic. Catastrophic. The storm devastated the electrical grid. More than A Million customers without power in louisiana including the city of new orleans. The Citys Mayor issued a Warning Today for residents who fled ahead of the storm. Dont come back until further notice. We will have much more on the nights other major story just ahead. But First Ali is live for us in new orleans. You are virtually In The Dark, a city In The Dark. And