President Donald Trump listens to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, center, as he tours damage from Hurricane Laura, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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UPDATED 1:45 PM PT – Saturday, August 29, 2020
President Trump traveled to hurricane stricken Louisiana on Saturday to aid in emergency efforts. The president reaffirmed he’s standing by local officials, who have been working to restore water to more than 180,000 residents.
Thank you to @POTUS for coming down to Louisiana to survey the catastrophic damage left behind by #HurricaneLaura and for approving our disaster declaration. It will take a team effort from local, state and federal officials to help our communities affected by the storm. #lagov pic.twitter.com/giDZHUdzCW
— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) August 29, 2020
He added his heart goes out to families who lost loved ones to the destructive storm. So far, more than a dozen people have been found dead.
President @realDonaldTrump is in Lake Charles to support the great people of Louisiana. pic.twitter.com/faohhgA3lW
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 29, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks with first responders as he tours a warehouse being used as a distribution point for relief aid after Hurricane Laura hit the area, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The president also took to the streets of Louisiana to survey the damage caused by the natural distaster.
President @realDonaldTrump surveys some of the damage caused by Hurricane Laura in a neighborhood in Lake Charles. @FEMA_Pete @DHS_Wolf @JohnBelEdwards pic.twitter.com/WKinumf5FO
— Judd Deere (@JuddPDeere45) August 29, 2020
“I’m here to support the great people of Louisiana. It’s been a tremendous state for me. I love the people, we’ve had a good relationship right from the beginning. I’ve already met some people that have been absolutely devastated. This was a tremendously powerful storm.” – Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States
Hurricane Laura caused major road blockages, power outages, and property damage.
Local officials and faith leaders have done an incredible job beginning the recovery process. pic.twitter.com/wKwTnB5GIr
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 29, 2020
The president then traveled to Orange, Texas to receive additional briefings on emergency operations in the state.
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