Obama offers storm assistance to Florida governor

Environment   Politics
By Ken Thomas on June 26, 2012

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Barack Obama has assured Florida Gov. Rick Scott that his state will have "no unmet needs" as it responds to extreme weather and flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.

White House spokesman Jay Carney says Obama expressed his condolences for the loss of life, as well as the extensive storm damage. Carney says Obama told Scott the federal government would be in close contact with the state and stood ready to provide additional assistance if necessary.

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