Biden Says He Spoke With DeSantis About Idalia Help

The transcript details the communication and coordination efforts with governors and federal agencies in response to a hurricane. It highlights the storm's landfall, its downgrade from category three to one, and the ongoing dangers. The federal response, including early emergency declarations and resource deployment, is emphasized to ensure safety and support for affected states.

Which governors did the speaker mention having conversations with regarding the storm?

• Governor DeSantis, Governor Kemp, Governor McMaster, Governor Cooper

• Governor Newsom, Governor Abbott, Governor Whitmer, Governor Cuomo

• Governor Brown, Governor Inslee, Governor Pritzker, Governor Wolf

• Governor Baker, Governor Hogan, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont

What was the initial category of the hurricane when it made landfall?

• Category 1

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

As the storm moved inland, what category did it shift to?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1

Which states were mentioned as being affected by the storm as it moved up the eastern coast?

• Florida, Alabama, Mississippi

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

• Virginia, Maryland, Delaware

• Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas

What actions did the federal government take in response to the hurricane?

• Evacuated all coastal cities

• Issued travel advisories and closed airports

• Deployed personnel and approved emergency declarations

• Provided financial aid to all affected businesses