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[inaudible] are our current contractor so the new contract will be a continuation of their services. I think the commission is familiar with the program. I want to highlight the newer aspects of the contract. The big one is the new contract features additional staff which is consistently a problem as they are probably still underfunded even at this point. We get one new full Time Employee as well as continue 3 part time contractors. As a result of the hiring this will help the program be better able torespond to the services as well as [inaudible] one of the new contractors a cantonese speaking special ist. The board of supervisors recently passed lgbt senior Long Term Care bill of rights. The [inaudible] will be one of the programs involved in the implementation of that ledgeilation going forward. The other thing is continue to build the relationship with the high cap program ....
Where it points it right now. This is the big concern. Very andrewesque. This whole tip of florida, its lowlying stuff. Its extremely lowlying. And well inland, too. Were looking at storm surges over 10 feet. It would be a bigger storm surge except the storm is moving rapidly and that right front quadrant is out of the strike zone or looks like it will be. If you look at all the various model solutions, everybody is saying, yes, something similar to this. Im hoping and most forecasters are hoping that as we get towards miami, that those blue lines to the right become that becomes the path. That keeps the eye offshore. That keeps the right front quadrant out to sea but its a big story. You know all about it, and yes, miami is being evacuated. Storm surge, wind and rain. The storm is a big one and it continues to play havoc on the island so when i come back, well talk more about your forecast, which includes a chance of rain and update on irma. Bill, thank you. South florida is obviously ....
By sunday morning. Here is the latest. National Hurricane Center has just issued hurricane warnings for south florida and the florida keys. There is a mass exodus underway as floridians heed the warnings and evacuate. Right now the hurricane is over the turks and Caicos Islands and is approaching the northern coast of cuba and the Outer Islands of the bahamas. The new evacuation orders. And the new difficulties. Reporter right now so far the hurricane has killed at least 11 people in the caribbean. Evacuations have spread in florida. The governor ordered all schools colleges and universities to close. Time is running out. And so are resources. Reporter Hurricane Irma immense power pounded the caribbean. At a relentless and record breaking speed thursday. The winds ....
Casualties as a result of this major quake. Tip point the country is trying to determine the extent of the damage. In this case, we are today assessing the damages. We are trying to assist the different the structures in mexico and in all of the territory in mexico. And there are some areas in which there are more damage, like chapias, and oaxaca. The quake centered in the Pacific Ocean south of the state of chapias. Hundreds of buildings were damaged or collapsed. Power was cut off to more than one Million People. Buildings swayed and electricity was knocked out in parts of the capital city as well. Individual state governors now reporting on camp. Latest reports are that 32 people have been confirmed dead, many of them coming from the Southern State of chapias, oaxaca and tabasco. The consulate are telling mexican natio ....
Widow of a fallen soldier, one of four killed in action in niger over two weeks ago. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was with the family during the call and here is what she said happened. He said, well, i guess you knew he something to the fact he knew what he was getting into when he signed up, but i guess it hurts anyway. You know, just matter of factually, that this is what happens. Anyone who is signing up for military duty is signing up to die. She was in tears and she said, he didnt even remember his name. The president shot back immediately, refuting her claim. Mr. President , what have you didnt say what that congresswoman said. Didnt say it at all. She knows it and she now is not saying it. Had a very nice conversation with the woman, with the wife who sounded like a lovely woman. Did not say what the congresswoman said, and most people arent too surprised to hear that. Reporter what is the proof, mr. President . Let he ....