Obama briefed on preparation Tropical Storm Erika: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has been briefed on the government's preparation for the Tropical Storm Erika, the White House said on Friday. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Obama urges residents who may be affected by the storm to monitor their local media for updates on the storm and to follow the instructions of government officials. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)