"In moments like this, there are no red or blue states," the president said in the message, which aired Monday on ABC News' "Good Morning America."

Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the U.S. threatening much of Florida's West coast with monumental surges and potential flooding. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on Hurricane Helene debris that could become dangerous as Milton passes,

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in a video message on Monday told those affected by Hurricane Helene that "we grieve with you" and "the nation has your back." This, as the death toll surpasses 230 and rescue effort continue.