Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Meyers on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm.
The storm has since been downgraded to a Category 3 storm according to the National Hurricane Center, but maximum sustained winds are still over 100 miles per hour with water levels in Fort Myers reaching more than 7 feet.
President Joe Biden coordinated with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis late Tuesday, marking the first time the two leaders had spoken about the storm.
“We’ve approved every request Florida has made for temporary assistance, emergency assistance and long-term assistance that I’ve received,” the president said. Biden also delivered a warning to oil and gas companies. “Do not use this as an excuse to raise gasoline prices or gouge the American people,” he said.
The president will be visiting FEMA headquarters in Washington for an update on the storm’s impact.
Source-ABC
