City of Miami, Florida Francis Suarez April 2, 2020 Hon. Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We are at war with a silent, deadly, and merciless enemy. I have personally witnessed its speed, its spread, and its lethality among my residents in Miami, and now in the State of Florida, While invoking the Defense Production Act would activate our industries, I believe we need to wield our power in a smart, targeted way. As Mayor of the City of Miami, I am requesting that you immediately suspend flights from international and domestic COVID-19 hotspots to Miami International Airport; and now prioritize the movement of medical supplies, food, and protective personal equipment to contain COVID-19 based on your authority under existing federal law. 1 also respectfully request that the administration direct the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Defense to carry out this request as soon as possible. My administration stands ready to provide any assistance within our powers and resources. Thank you for your attention to this critical crisis. With your assistance, I assure you that we will not tire, ‘we will not falter, and we will not fail in protecting our residents and prevailing against this viral pandemic. Sincerely, a Francis X. Suarez Mayor The City of Miami eS