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Several big uprooted trees. >> we're on st. charles right now, one of the main thoroughfares through the garden district. this area is known for beautiful homes and large oak trees. one of those oak trees not strong enough for hurricane isaac. this massive oak came down and has taken down power lines and now made a portion of st. charles impassable along with destroying this car. >> you never know who you're going to need. >> in other parts devastated by hurricane katrina, residents in those neighborhoods aren't just staying vigilant with isaac but helping it each other survive. >> it's about ...

Interior protection features and provides it right there at the gulf intercoast waterways. we'll fill a swimming pool in four seconds. >> i've got congressman jeff landry on the line. thank you for your time. >> great to be with you, tamron. >> reporter: absolutely. what is your concern right now, sir? >> well, you know, our biggest concern right now is the slow movement of the storm and the amount of flooding it could cause as well as the sustained high winds that we're getting. you know, part of the district i represented has rl been improkted it, plaque mince, st. bernard, possible st. char...

In place for about 7,000 people. i heard what had to be one of the most heartbreaking interviews today, a man hiding with his family had gone as high as they could in their home. tell said he might have to shoot the roof off so me and my family can get out of here. everyone thought pieces were put in place wan plaque mince parish, why have they not been provided the funds? senator mary landrieu is looking into the issue. why didn't ge they the funds when you know thousands of people live there? >> it's something we're going to be looking into, as well. it also has concern -- we have been.reque...