Biden to meet with Surfside families as rescue efforts enter eighth day
By Morgan Chalfant and Alex Gangitano - 07/01/21 06:00 AM EDT
President Biden will travel to the disaster-stricken community of Surfside, Fla., on Thursday to meet with families impacted by the devastating partial collapse of a condo building that has left at least 18 people dead and scores missing.
Biden arrives in the town, which neighbors Miami, one week after the collapse of a section of Champlain Towers South, a 12-story building. The federal government has been assisting search and recovery efforts since late last week after Biden declared a state of emergency in Florida.
The president and first lady Jill Biden will meet with first responders and rescue teams working on the ground and will spend time with families affected by the collapse to ensure they have the federal support they need.
The visit also poses an unusual political test for Biden and Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who could ultimately face off for the White House in 2024. The two are scheduled to meet in Surfside.
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