Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:20pm on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl, pledging federal assistance to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and affected Caribbean nations. The White House confirmed Biden's coordination with FEMA and USAID officials, ensuring readiness for potential impacts. Swells from Beryl could pose life-threatening rip currents in southern Puerto Rico. U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. expressed solidarity with Grenada and St. Vincent after Beryl's Category 4 rampage. Biden remains engaged with ongoing updates as the hurricane advances towards Jamaica, Haiti, and the Cayman Islands, emphasizing preparedness and support for impacted communities.