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We're told they've since been rescued. what's the best way for someone to get help if they need it? >> the best way would be to contact our emergency operations center. 366-6608. that is the best way -- if you're in a safe -- fairly safe situation where you can get away from the floodwaters, if you're at a place where you can get to the first or second floor, call that number. if it's more of a medical situation, then we probably would want you to call 911. but first try to call 366-6608. >> 366-6608. gene, lastly, what's your message to any other residents what may be in their homes right now...

Cannot get to, and there are areas that we cannot reach. >> all right. we heard from the people who said that they have seen the debris in the street, and poles down, and people are stuck. are you advising them to waitt for the rescue or try to get out for themselves? >> yes, we are asking the people to shelter in place when it is safe if the water is coming into the home, they need to call us at the emergency management system, and let us know that the number there is 252-366-6608 and report that they are in need of assistance and get to the highest ground they can get to in the home without ...

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Media tweeting they have people in need with three cats and the like. how should people reach you? >> the best way to report any assistance is call our citizen emergency line. that number is 252-636-6608. we are logging all assistance requests and dispatching teams as soon as we can to every area we can get to. >> you have any advice for people stuck in their homes? >> the best thing is to shelter in place. we don't want people to be trapped in vehicles. we don't want people running or driving through water. it is dangerous to be out in the water. if they are in a home and the water is coming ...