Your lot and then we can remove the temporary unit. Thats the option we have right now. The third option is just distance. So theres available rental stock, but you have to draw more as people move away and rental stock further away. We have some analysis done on the rental stock and the manufacturing housing stock. We can get that after the podium brief here. We havent assessed what the damage is yet. So is it like florida is the same model. But remember, its a peninsula and a wider scale problem and a larger swath storm. What well do there is assess whether those are the right models or apply different creative solutions. If we do, we have the authorities and the budget to do so. And there was a big concern about the mobile homes. They wound up having issues with formaldehyde. Is that cleared up . All of that concern . The big concern about mobile Home Community is just being in place after katrina. Is that out of the minute set now or still part no. Just making sure people have a safe place to live is alive. What we do as a government, purchase available manufacturing housing. We dont make it. We purchase it off of the open market. Weve improved that experience and knowing who to buy from and not buy from. I understand problems of ambient air quality persist in our every day lives. I know that formaldehyde is a carcinogen at every level. So the point is we take it seriously and message very seriously the importance of basically ventilation. To my knowledge, we buy off of a better market now and provide that solution in a more tailored manner. Talk about the conditions in florida. First of all, half of floridians are without power. Usually a local issue, this is a catastrophe of a greater scale. When is it your assessment that people in florida can get the power back . What is the federal governments role in making that happen . So my numbers are now somewhere north of 5 million. I dont know if that constitutes half the people in florida. Ill take your word for it. Households and businesses. Significant number. To the extent that a customer might have four people in the household, youll see the number of people would be four in a home. The number of customers would be one. Thats the difference. The idea here, we all have a joint role in this. Florida power and light, duke electric. Others will be bringing forces to pair. The u. S. Government bring forces to the restoration effort like pushing debris out. Yesterday what we saw is the reports of and the actual evidence, this will be the largest mobilization of line workers in history, end of story. They were at the daytona speedway yesterday. We will have line restoration workers from every company in this country from states all over the country and also from canada, coming to florida to help restore the lines. So in florida unlike houston where theyre buried power lines, in florida theyre on poles. They restore the plant and the subplant and line by line into each road and house by house. You cant hook up each house to make sure its safe. You dont want to burn the house down. So it is a literally joint effort from federal clearing to public and private partnerships to line restoration efforts that are partnered in the for profit and regulated world to the individual homeowner. Thats how that works. What is your assessment of how long that takes . I would caution people to be patient here between reentry and that process, power down in homes for the coming weeks. I dont want to cause any panic in florida. Theres hospitals and Nursing Homes and other facilities that have generator power, provide services necessary. There the concern is providing fuel to the generators should they run out. From that perspective, the federal government provides a great deal of fuel and transport assistance and other contracts and we give that fuel to the state and locals and they distribute it to the wholesale and retail distribution. We expect that to happen seamlessly. Prevents price gouging in the state of florida a federal responsibility or state officials. It can be both. Ill hear from the attorney general later. Hes going to announce an effort on that this week. You heard pam bondi conduct shes conducting antifraud when local laws in place. Both is the answer. I can tell you neither officials, the attorney general of the United States or the attorney general or attorneys general of the states will tolerate gouging. Thats something that people ought to think twice about. Theres the possibility of a third and fourth supplemental for disaster relief. Can you tell me if youll put language for cap flood edge in that legislation . The first point, no. The reason we pursued this approach, we have to make sure we have responsible estimates as opposed to making wild guesses. Were going for the amount of money we need to get through this phase and as we transition to recovery, well see how much money we night need and go for another responsible request. If we got that wrong, we go for another if necessary. Its not necessarily wrong. If we estimate and find actuals dont meet the estimates, well rectify. The Flood Insurance program had 8. 6 billion. If claims exceed that amount, well ask for the cap to be raised. More on evacuating americans in the caribbean. The state department has a task force and working around the clock. Can you assess those efforts and can you give a message to americans that are in dire straits in the caribbean . What should how soon can the americans be gotten out . Im preaching caution to make sure people understand this is an ongoing effort. And still long painful days ahead. Im doubling down on my assertion this is the best full cale response effort in our nations history. That includes the Virgin Islands and puerto rico. Safety between jose and irma. This has been a large event and youll see a lot of positive stories from it. Now control expectations. On an island where we have to transport commodities, food and water. Weve assembled two of the most powerful naval relief flotillas in recent memories. Im going to cut to the oak hill, mccarolina and the abraham cleaning, the iwo jima. That is an aircraft carrier, this is an operation has never been mobilized for this type of response effort. To the extent it meets the needs, i hope it does. Were saving hundreds of thousands off the island. So if the burn rate is not fast enough, id be surprised. Were mobilizing ourselves in ways we have never done before. The governor of puerto rico were all pleased in their phone calls. Im no better from their locations to assess it as a positive action. Quick question. So many people that evacuated from the keys and given the level of destruction there, any time estimate on when people can return . The keys are going to take awhile. We have not assessed the Structural Integrity of the bridges there. Theres some early reason to believe some of the draw bridges that were up may have been bent. So restoring those will take some time. That route 1 is a large expansive bridge. All of the undergirting has to be examined. Id say the keys are not fit for regular citizenry for weeks. If thats wrong and im wrong, then fine. Let the local officials bring you in. It set that expectation pretty broad right now. For the people that stayed, well get there when we can. Right now we dont know. We had three or four overflights today. We talked to the fema administrator. Hes not certain of where the people might be. Neither of us would be surprised if lives were lost. Neither of would be surprised if the responders will get down there aggressively. Were doing everything to help them. Im going to end on that, if i could. End where i started. Today is a day of solemnity for 911. Its why i got in this business and why i believe our government is organized for the level of response that weve seen. It just goes to show what we have if we want to bring ourselves together and helping our fellow humans under good leadership by President Trump. Please, for the people in florida, continue to follow the instructions of your First Responders and local authorities. This isnt over yet and will be a painful slightly frustrating if not very forecast straiting week or two ahead. Thanks very much. Thank you, tom. He reiterated the need to listen to local authorities the governor of florida is getting ready to have a press conference. Well try to take as many questions as we can. Well try to tune in and cover that extensively. Finally, take your questions. Several you have asked about the ongoing violence in burma. Id like to read a statement there. The United States is troubled by the ongoing crisis in burma where 300,000 people have fled their homes in the wake of attacks on Burmese Security posts on august 25th. We iterate our condemnation of those attacks. Jeff . One, do you have a question to Steve Bannons statements that firing james comeys firing was the biggest mistake in history . And tomorrow, how about the meeting with the president s meeting with the Prime Minister and will the president pretty wide ranging topic there. First, on the comey firing. Weve been clear what our position is. Certainly i think that it has been shown in the days that followed that the president was right in firing director comey since directors firing, we learned new information about his conduct that only provided further justification for that firing, including giving false testimony, leaking privileged information to journalists. He went outside the chain of the command and politicized a president ial candidate. The president is pleased with the new director and has full confidence in him to fully restore and lead the fbi. In terms of malaysia and on that question, hard transition. Ill try to make sure we cover that. The United States and malaysia have had a 60year relationship and partnership built on economic and security interests and that continues. The president looks forward to discussing a wide variety and range of Security Issues with the Prime Minister. Talking about ways to strengthen cooperation, the halt of isis, addressing north korea and their continued actions and making sure that we promote Maritime Security in the south china sea. Those are the priorities of tomorrows meeting. I wont get ahead on that anymore. Were not going to comment on an Ongoing Investigation being led by the department of justice and that investigation is a apolitical and independent of anything happening tomorrow. And mr. Bannon said mr. Mcconnell and paul ryan do not want the president s economic stimulus to be implemented. Does the president agree with that obvious characterization of mcconnell and ryan . The president is committed to working with congress. We have a very big agenda. The president wants to work with all members of congress. Obviously that includes republicans and democrats. You saw the president s leadership last week when we struck a deal to get the funding necessary. Were focused on moving forward and thats the goal and the priority of the administration. We know what he would like to see given his past criticism. Would he like to see different leadership in the Republican Congress . The president is committed to working with the leadership we have. Nothing beyond that at this point. Sarah, a follow up on bannons comments. He said all that about mcconnell and ryan but also said that they wanted to nullify the 2016 election results. Just a simple yes or no question. Does the president agree with that assessment . Not that im aware of. Have you talked to steve bannon . You seek his counsel on the outside . I know they have had one conversation but i dont think anything be beyond that. John . I think we may be answering more questions on steve bannon now that hes not here. Did the president happen to watch the interview . Did you happen to watch the interview on 60 minutes . Im not sure he saw it in its entirety. I did watch parts of it. What was your reaction to it . As a former colleague of yours that worked here at the white house, were you disappointed with his comments . Surprised by any of his comments . Do you like the fact that a former staffer is speaking so openly about some of the inner workings of what happens here at the white house . Im sure it mate for great tv and im sure cbs will be happy to put those ratings here. Im here to speak on behalf of the administration. Why ruin a good thing, sarah . Is thats what this is . A good thing . Staying on the topic of steve bannon. Another comment he made is dreamers should be considered selfdeporting when their work permits run out is. That something that this white house seems realistic, that the dreamers would voluntarily leave the country when the work permits run out and is that something the president thinks they should do . The administration has been clear on our position. Were hoping congress will step up and implement responsible immigration reform. [question inaudible] is that accurate . Would the president sign the dream act . The president and the administration are looking at responsible immigration reform. Part of that would be part of that process. We want to do something that addresses a multitude of issues. Again, congress has six months to do their job. Were hopeful they will. Steve bannon said this discussion over daca could lead to a civil war in the republican party. How and why is he wrong about that . Steve likes to speak in kind of the most extreme measures. Im not sure i agree with that. On a different topic wow in present weeks maybe you get two questions then. In a matter of weeks, two major storms. In light of that, has the president given thought to reviewing his decision to leave the Paris Climate Accord . Im not sure specifically on the paris climate deal. He said the goal is to always do our very best when it comes to taking care of the environment and proper steps. The United States is one of the best in the world at doing this. We want to continue to do that. Right now the administration is focused on the recovery and relief efforts. As tom said a few minutes ago, well look at that analysis the coming days and focus on the recovery and relief. Sally . To follow up on johns question here. You said you did speak to the administration. Can you clarify whether human activity contributes the president talked about that. Has that changed given the storms . I dont think its changed the last several weeks. Hes addressed his opinion on that several times. The one on august 10, the president declaring that he wanted to have a National Emergency when it comes to the opioid crisis. Its been more than a month since he said that. A delay for a president that who likes to do things quickly as hes said. Is the president taking this seriously enough . When does he intend to declare this an emergency . Hes taken it very seriously. The commission and members of the administration have continued to meet and work on the details of that national declaration. A big priority for the administration and well continue to focus on pushing that through. This is a president its a much more involved process. Thats something that theyre working through on the legal side, the administrative side and making sure that its done correctly. Asked about Steve Mnuchin. They are going to talk to talk to the Budget Committee tomorrow. What is that i dont want to get ahead of their conversations. Secretary mnuchin plans to address that tomorrow. And Steve Mnuchin took criticism for republicans for his handling of the debt deal. What does the president think of secretary mnuchins performance so far . The president has confidence and secretary mnuchin and is glad that hes part of the effort, working with gary cohn to get tax reform done this year. Can you drill down on what you said regarding james comey. You said he was responsible for giving false testimony. Do you believe that comey either purgered himself before congress or at the very least misled congress . Thats something probably for the doj to look at. Not me. Im note an attorney. A question on tax reform. If a big tax reform bill doesnt pass by december, would the president support adding middle class tax cuts to the end of the year tax bill that congress has to pass . Were focused on making sure we get a complete tax reform package. Thats the goal. Right now thats the focus. If that doesnt happen, well look at other options. Persons american Data Security after the equifax leak. Is more regulation warranted for the handling personal data . Its something we have to look into extensively. Tom bossert will be taking the lead on that front and certainly something that we have to explore. Was the president disappointed by Steve Bannons comments on 60 minutes . Im not sure. Did steve bannon warn the president that firing james comey would be the biggest political mistake in modern history . Im not aware that conversation took place. As i mentioned, the governor of florida has a press Conference Starting in a few minutes. I want to make sure everybody has an opportunity to tune in. The press team will be here and were happy to answer any questions particularly if you have anything beyond steve bannon. Thanks, guys. Shepard thats your briefing for today, september 11th, 2017. Im Shepard Smith in new york. The forecasters are warning that significant flooding could continue for days now. The National WeatherService Reports water levels in the jacksonville area are reaching historic and epic levels today. Thats a quote from officials there. State Officials Say the situation is extremely dangerous. Also their words. A record storm surge turning streets into rivers. The Sheriffs Office told people in highrise areas, either get out or move to Higher Ground and that you need to be concerned. The storm has knocked out power to more than seven million homes and businesses across several states. Most of them in florida. Some people across that state could be without power for weeks according to Florida Power and light officia