WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as Florida recovers from Hurricane Milton

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert said in a statement that she spoke with President Joe Biden on Wednesday.

Biden is expected to deliver remarks on Hurricane Milton at 2 p.m. EDT. Watch in the player above.
Alpert said the call was unexpected and that Biden promised her federal support in the recovery from the storm.
“He understands … it will take a lot from the federal government to help us recover in Sarasota,” Alpert said. “We’re grateful for the support and thank President Biden for reaching out.”
The city said in a statement that crews are working to clear roadways and assess the damage caused by the storm.