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BIDEN: “We’ve also closely coordinated with the electric utilities to restore power as soon as possible and to support your response and recovery efforts. And above all, I’m urging the people of the area to pay attention and be prepared. I want to say it again: Pay attention and be prepared. Have supplies for your household on hand. Follow the guidance from local authorities. And if you have to move to shelter, make sure you wear a mask and try to keep some distance because we’re still facing the highly contagious Delta variant as well.”