Biden surveys tornado damage in Kentucky ahead of remarks on 'extreme weather'

President Joe Biden has touched down in Kentucky to survey storm damage and meet with families in neighborhoods that were ravaged by the deadly tornadoes there.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday surveyed storm damage and met with families in neighborhoods ravaged by the deadly tornadoes .

Biden viewed damage in Mayfield before heading to Dawson Springs and also make remarks on the federal response and "extreme weather," according to the White House.

Shortly before noon, Marine One landed in Mayfield, and Biden was greeted on the tarmac in Fort Campbell by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, stopping for a five-minute conversation.

Deputy principal press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden's message on Wednesday "is that he and the federal government intend to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, by providing any support that is needed to aid recovery efforts and support the people of Kentucky -- and of other impacted states as they rebuild."