the storm. sam brock has our report. >> reporter: the crises are coming from all angles in new orleans. where lines of cars stretch miles for chicken. the need for gas is still gaping. and a fresh round of rain slamming an already waterlogged region. but there's also a crisis of care. >> the generator went out. it was a hot box. >> reporter: tonight, a community's confusion leading to action. officials revoked the licenses of seven nursing homes after 850 patients were evacuated to this warehouse, leading to at least 7 deaths. >> there's no emergency preparedness plan to allows for residents to be kept in such a condition. >> reporter: in new orleans, an additional 600 senior citizens were rescued. >> we identified emergent threats to life and health.