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First responders. it s important we give our crews the ability to get in there and access these areas and do what they need to do without interference. reporter: the order affects about 9,000 residents. there are hazards everywhere here and aside from this quicksand like mud, i want you to hear that. that s a gas pipe that ruptured and what s astonishing is that it is still going. other dangers include swimming pools now completely concealed by layers of mud. reporter: parts of highway 101 that major artery still submerged. debris reaching the ocean and engulfing not only homes but the chapel at la casa de maria. and historic hotels like the montecito inn. it s pretty unbelievable and we re just starting the basement which has about 8 or so feet of dirt in it right now. reporter: tonight we are seeing the faces of many of the victims ranging in age from just 3 to 89-year-old jim mitchell. he had just celebrated his birthday. married to wife alice for more than 50 years. bot ....