passed away during the storm. san juan packed as they tried to escape on few commercial flights. u.s. military delivering humanitarian aides by air and sea. the marines are here. marines are landing. >> rushing to help clear roads. >> this will not happen overnight. this is going to be a marathon. >> in northwest puerto rico engineers inspecting a major dam after finding a crack. tha thankfully so far it is holding. pastor runs this massive church his father built and maria r ripped apart. >> see it destroyed in just a few hours is really sad. we are a church of hope. we are going to rebuild. >> rebuilding will take time for an island in crisis and in need. gabe gutierrez, nbc news. puerto rico. >> certainly good to see people have hope there.