The White House-Daily update: Never Forget
Today, we pay tribute to and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. We mourn them, we honor them, and we pledge to never forget them.
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Hurricane Irma Update
President Trump, Vice President Pence, and members of the Cabinet received a briefing yesterday from Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long, and Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert on the ongoing Federal response and recovery operations for Hurricane Irma. They also discussed Federal support for Hurricane Harvey recovery, which is still in the early stages. President Trump stressed that his top priorities are life-saving and life-sustaining efforts in affected areas. The President is in regular contact with Governors currently in the path of Hurricane Irma, as well as Governors of the States and territories already impacted by the storm. He continues to extend his thoughts and prayers to those affected, while recognizing the many volunteer and faith-based organizations dedicating their time and efforts to help their fellow Americans.
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President Trump Approves Additional Disaster Declarations
Yesterday, President Trump amended the U.S. Virgin Islands Disaster Declaration and authorized an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken as a result of Hurricane Irma. The President also declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the State of Florida, and ordered Federal aid to supplement recovery efforts.
FEMA Resources
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and members of the Cabinet pray prior to their Cabinet meeting | August 9, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)
POTUS AND VP TODAY
Today, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump led a moment of silence at the White House in remembrance of those lost on September 11, 2001. Watch the moment of silence.
The President and the First Lady then participated in a 9/11 observance at the Pentagon. Watch the remembrance ceremony.
Later, the President will receive his daily intelligence briefing and receive an update on Hurricane Irma.
Vice President Mike Pence is in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the 16th anniversary of September 11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial. The Vice President will deliver remarks, tour the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitors Center, and participate in a wreath laying ceremony with the friends and family of the fallen.
