President Biden will arrive in Santa Clara County Thursday morning to begin his tour of the Central Coast and the damages left behind by the storms. Biden also plans to talk with business owners and residents who were impacted the most.
County Board Supervisor and Chair Zach Friend says he expects county damages to be at least $100 million and that Biden's visit should reassure people the federal government is committed to helping them rebuild.
"It is a huge loss. 74 employees that don’t get to work for the next six weeks, no revenue coming in for us. It’s a pretty big hit…absolutely," Whitby said. "I think it's wonderful. A high-profile visit from the president will get the attention that we need here in Capitola and help us rebuild and bounce back from the storms," said Chris Amsden of Capitola. The storms' destruction prompted the president to declare a state of emergency in California, which allowed FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate disaster relief efforts throughout the state.
After surveying the area, Biden plans to speak during a brief news conference in the afternoon. People we spoke to in Capitola say they have high hopes of getting much-needed financial assistance from the President. Scenic West Cliff Drive buckles; Biden to visit storm-damaged Santa Cruz coastline
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