Biden to survey NY and NJ storm damage after deadly flooding

President Joe Biden walks on the tarmac to board Marine
One at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del.,
on his way back to the White House, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, and use the muddy backdrop to call for federal spending to fortify infrastructure so it can better withstand such powerful storms.

Biden is set o tour Manville, New Jersey, and the New York City borough of Queens on Tuesday.

At least 50 people were killed in six Eastern states as record rainfall last week overwhelmed rivers and sewer systems. Some people were trapped in fast-filling basement apartments and cars, or were swept away as they tried to escape. The storm also spawned several tornadoes.

By Darlene Superville.

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