WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The White House is promising as much help as California needs as the rains continues to fall.
President Joe Biden made the promise personally to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a call Monday that came during an emergency briefing.
Biden assured Bass that all resources will be at the city’s disposal should they be needed.
So far, the president has not made any kind of disaster declaration, however FEMA says it’s mobilized and ready to assist.
“FEMA continues to coordinate closely with the state. We are in contact, in close coordination with the governor of California and his team. FEMA does have a national team on the ground in the operations center with the state,” said Senior FEMA official Marcus Coleman, Jr.
It’s unclear at this point how extensive the final damage will be once the storm moves on. There’s always the chance the president could approve a disaster declaration should the situation rise to that level.
In the meantime, the president assured city and state leaders that the federal government is prepared to offer any help needed.
“I just got off the phone with Governor Newsom, we’re working closely together so that the state is mobilized with the resources you need. If there’s anything more you need from us, from my FEMA director…we’ll get any help you need once you guys request it,” said Biden.
