Two Floridians killed Wednesday afternoon when a tornado hit Fort Pierce were identified by a relative, the New York Times reported.

They are Alejandro Alonso, 66, and Mary Grace Viramontez, 70.

The pair had been dating and were killed when a tornado spawned by the arrival of Hurricane Milton ripped through the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, according to Victor Linero, Alonso's grandson.

The Environmental Protection Agency shared tips Thursday on returning safely to a home if it was flooded during Hurricane Milton.

The agency's website has a list of suggestions for entering and cleaning up a mess left behind in a flood. Under an entry titled "Before You Enter," for instance, the EPA offers the following guidance: "Look for things like roofs that sag in the middle or at the ends, walls that are not straight, missing support columns, new cracks in the exterior, or leaning of basement walls, crawlspaces, or piers. If you see any of these, assume the building is unsafe. Don't climb or go into the building until it has been verified by a qualified professional as safe to enter."

Read more from the EPA.

House Speaker Mike Johnson rebuffed President Biden's suggestion that Congress be called back into session to pass further authorization for disaster relief spending, saying doing so would be "premature."

"They have tens of billions of dollars sitting in FEMA," Johnson told NBC News on Thursday. "That's what's needed right now in the states that are affected."

Johnson added, "It's going to take them a number of weeks to ... assess the damage levels. When they get the numbers ... Congress will act immediately."

Earlier in the day, Biden was asked whether Congress should come back early from its recess to pass more disaster funding.

"I think Congress should move as rapidly as they can, particularly on the most immediate need, which is small business," Biden said.

In the wake of Hurricane Milton's path, millions are without power, homes, vehicles and infrastructure. It all comes on the heels of Hurricane Helene's destruction at the end of September. While federal and state agencies are working to help local communities across Florida, here are some ways to help those in need:

• National support includes donating to the American Red Cross, which supports shelters for people who have evacuated their homes. If you are able, you can also make an appointment to donate blood via the Red Cross website.

• The Florida Disaster Fund distributes money to service organizations that help with recovery and disaster response throughout the state.

• The Federal Trade Commission also has some helpful tips on how to spot scammers who pose as charities accepting donations.

Read more from NBC News about other ways to help.

The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday said a helicopter crew "rescued a man clinging to a cooler" in the Gulf of Mexico, around 30 miles out from Longboat Key, Fla.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said during Thursday's White House briefing that 27 tornadoes touched down in Florida as a result of Hurricane Milton, which is believed to be the cause of 10 deaths thus far. The tornadoes that sprang from the storm also wreaked havoc in areas like Fort Myers and Wellington.

At least 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued in the wake of Hurricane Milton, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a press briefing on Thursday afternoon.

"Hundreds of rescuers" were working on over 120 search and-rescue missions across 26 of Florida's 67 counties, DeSantis added.

Of the more than 3 million homes and businesses currently without power, DeSantis said that 880,000 utility customers have had their power restored by linemen working around the clock.

The Tampa Bay Lightning's home opener against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton's effects on the Tampa area, the NHL announced Thursday. A makeup date will be announced at a later time.

Milton had already forced the Lightning to evacuate to Raleigh, N.C., ahead of Friday's season opener against the Hurricanes. And as Yahoo Sports notes, a number of Lightning "experienced property damage after Hurricane Helene affected the area."

Hurricane Milton forced the closure of several Florida airports and caused thousands of flight cancellations. Here's the latest on when they'll reopen:

Orlando International Airport: Departures will begin again on Friday, Oct. 11, with a few domestic flight arrivals Thursday night. "Please don't come to the airport for a departing flight tonight," the airport said in an X post.

Palm Beach International Airport: It has reopened as of 1 p.m. ET Thursday. The airport advises travelers to check with the airline before coming to the airport.

Southwest Florida International Airport: It remains closed on Thursday and is expected to resume operations on Friday, Oct. 11, according to its website.

Tampa International Airport: It remains closed on Thursday. It will reopen at 8 a.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 11, according to the airport's post on X.

Miami International Airport: It is open on Thursday, but flights have been affected by the storm. The airport advises travelers to confirm the status of their flight with the airline.

At the end of his remarks on the administration's hurricane response, President Biden was asked by a reporter whether he had spoken to former President Donald Trump, who has amplified the false claim that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has diverted disaster relief funds to house migrants in the United States.

"Are you kidding me?" Biden said before turning to the camera and appearing to address Trump directly. "President Trump — former President Trump: Get a life, man. Help these people."

As Biden walked away, he was asked if he planned to speak to Trump.

"No," he said.

President Biden gave an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on Thursday and was asked by a reporter how much time Congress has before FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and SBA (Small Business Administration) funding runs out.

Biden focused on the funding needs of SBA, which FEMA partners with. According to the FEMA website, the SBA "offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and renters in a declared major disaster area. You don’t need to own a business to apply for SBA assistance."

Biden said that while FEMA "has its needs," the SBA funding is "right at the edge right now."

When asked directly if he thinks Congress should come back early, Biden replied, "I think Congress should move as rapidly as they can, particularly on the most immediate need, which is small business."

Biden added that he has not spoken to House Speaker Mike Johnson about calling Congress back into session before the election.

With cleanup and restoration efforts already underway across Florida, photos and videos of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton continue to emerge.

These images show toppled homes in several beach communities on Florida's west coast where Milton came ashore.

In its 2 p.m. ET advisory, the National Hurricane Center said Milton is now a post-tropical cyclone as it continues to move away from Florida's east coast.

The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, is about 200 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral.

Tropical storm conditions continue for portions of the Southeastern U.S. coastline, the hurricane center said, and a storm surge warning remains in effect from the Flagler-Volusia County line in Florida to Altamaha Sound, Ga., including the St. Johns River.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said during Thursday's White House press briefing that Hurricane Milton's arrival in Florida had resulted in at least 10 deaths.

"We have 10 confirmed fatalities, our understanding is that those fatalities were caused by the tornadoes," Mayorkas said. "But I just want to introduce a little bit of tentativeness to that because of the fluidity of the situation and how nascent it is. It is our job to make sure that that number doesn't climb through valiant search and rescue efforts, but we are dealing in the immediate aftermath of a terrible hurricane and many, many tornadoes ancillary to it."

President Biden is holding a Situation Room meeting Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris and various members of the administration about the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to a statement from the White House press office.

The president and his administration are discussing the "role that the Department of Defense and Coast Guard are playing in support of FEMA’s mission," the statement read. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and General Charles Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are among the participants.

Biden is scheduled to speak about Milton from the White House later Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier, Biden spoke with numerous Florida officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, about helping the state's recovery efforts.

Walt Disney World indicated on its website Thursday afternoon that it is preparing to reopen its Florida theme parks and the Disney Springs shopping district on Friday, Oct. 11.

Its theme parks, Disney Springs and parking garages remain closed on Thursday.

Palm Beach International Airport announced that as of 1 p.m. ET it had reopened, but also noted that some flights had been canceled and advised travelers to check with their airline before heading to the airport.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a Thursday news conference that the state has had "massive power outages, which was expected." He said there are currently about 3.4 million homes and businesses without power, while power has been restored to 700,000 customers since the start of the storm. He likened the number of outages to Hurricanes Ian and Irma.

"Just do the math, over 4 million have lost power since the start of the storm," DeSantis said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a news conference in Fort Pierce Thursday that five deaths, all in St. Lucie County, have been confirmed as a result of Hurricane Milton.

After Hurricane Milton brought storm surges and torrential rain, roadways in the Tampa area are flooded, leaving them impassable to motorists.

Drone video captured by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday shows the floodwater damage

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