i want to bring in cnn correspondent barbara starr and diplomatic analyst. we like to say send in the marines. you have news they're sending in the marines. >> reporter: the marines are on the way. we are learning the marine corps will be sending tomorrow 700 marines. they are embarked right now on two u.s. navy amphibious ships in norfolk and they will be setting sail under their current schedule tomorrow for texas. 700 marines on board as well as a number of search and rescue aircraft, eight to order aircraft. these are large aircraft that can fly long distances, carry larger numbers of people from the flood waters that are rescued. water purification equipment, vehicles, this is going to be the type of generation of rescue capability that we have been talking about.