>>reporter: on the boat, he tries to take it all in. >> very confusing, can't get it wrapped up in my mind what's going to be next and what i'm going to need to do. >>reporter: these are just two of the countless people who captain evans has helped. his work is far from over. >> it's not even real. you see this on tv. it's total devastation. >> reporter: alex mark wad cnn news. >> this is the kind of disaster that hits you on every level. there are so many different urgen sees, it's not just about stuff. it's about the things that make you remember who you are. yes, you can cling to each other. those medications, so many left without them. they're going to be hard to replace because farm asies around open. >> for sure, chris.