Obama warns big, powerful Sandy could cause fatalities | Inquirer News

Obama warns big, powerful Sandy could cause fatalities

/ 01:35 AM October 30, 2012

US President Barack Obama. AP FILE PHOTO

WASHINGTON—US President Barack Obama warned Monday that Hurricane Sandy was a powerful storm that could cause deaths, and said his concern for now was the safety of Americans and not next week’s election.

“The most important message to the public I have right now, is ‘please listen to what your state and local officials are saying.’ When they tell you to evacuate you need to evacuate,” Obama said in a televised White House appearance.

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