more about what they're seeing. sir, we've heard about water rescues in parts of mississippi. so how bad has the flooding been that you've seen? >> good morning, first. and thank you. of course we have had heavy rainfalls happening throughout the coastal area, in my particular county we've got three major rivers that are flooding. the public of course took warnings on that and they got prepared. in jackson county they had some flooding issues in the early hours yesterday morning and they did have to rescue some people out of the flooded area. of course shelter them. >> rupert, you are located right on the gulf so obviously you are concerned about any swollen waterways, concerned about storm surges. as you said, your people had to prepare. was it just strictly evacuation? >> of course, protect property, move items, get them out to