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You've survived some other storms. >> well, historically we've done okay. historically we've never had a tidal surge that came into the hotel. we've had the roof blown off and got some rain in it. but when we had hermine back in 2016 with a nine-foot surge we had some, you know, wiggle room still to go. we could have gone another 4 or 5 feet before it came in the building so by the fact we're on high ground on the top of the hill in town, we're being lucky. >> bret: how many people stayed, andy, do you think? >> well, we had a couple of media guys last night and a couple before that so most ev...

>> bret: you talk to residents who have a problem because it is so pricey. >> it is horribly expensive especially if you are not -- if your home is not up on poles. ground level people are paying a lot. >> bret: we appreciate your time. please stay safe and we'll check back in. thank you. >> if you need anymore i'll do the best i can, okay? >> bret: thank you, andy. >> dana: thank you, bret. joining us now is hillsborough county, florida sheriff. hi, sheriff. thank you for being with us. tell me where exactly is your county and what you are seeing today. >> good morning, we're in tampa. a litt...