MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — The Latest on recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael (all times local):12:15 p.m.President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have arrived in Florida to survey damage in the state as well in Georgia from Hurricane Michael. He said “maximum effort is taking place, everyone is working very hard.”The Florida Panhandle took a direct hit from Michael. Trump says in a tweet that he and first lady Melania Trump are going to review hurricane damage and visit with Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel and other officials. On Monday, President Donald Trump plans to visit Florida and Georgia and see the recovery effort for himself. The death toll from Michael’s destructive march from Florida to Virginia stood at 17, with just one confirmed death in Mexico Beach.

Source: National Post October 15, 2018 15:08 UTC