Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20170829:03:42:00
The city of houston did not order mandatory evacuations. as we've said parts of the city are completely under water. emergency responders are overwhelmed with calls to rescue thousands of people trapped in homes. city officials reported earlier that they've rescued about 3,000 people and have received 75,911 calls. the stranded are mostly without power or running water for many help could be a long way off. joining me on the phone is houston fire chief sam penia thank you for joining us and talking with us again. >> thanks for having me tonight. >> chief what's the situation in terms of the mo...
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