Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20110417:15:31:00
Scenes of devastation today stretch from the midwest to the mid-atlantic. tornadoes tore through north carolina and virginia yesterday, the third day of a deadly storm system. in all, 44 people have been confirmed dead, and officials fear that number will rise. it was the most violent spring storm in decades for north carolina, with reports of 62 tornadoes. the red cross has set up shelters in six states and they're housing hundreds of homeless survivors. joining ux by phone is doug hewell, director of the north carolina division of emergency management. doug, good morning to you. the question...