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We've handleed 56,000 calls from 911 services that began at 6:00 p.m. on friday. to date we've completed the rescue of 2,000 people from houston and members of our community. and as of this moment, as of this press conference we have approximately 185 critical rescue requests that are still pending. our goal today with our partners at the fire department and our other partners are coming in from around the state and country is to complete the rescues of all critical missions today. and again, because of the weather and the lighting conditions, we cannot use our boats at night. most of the boat...

. today we have completed the rescue of 2,000 houstonians and members of our community and as of this moment, as of this press conference, we have approximately 185 critical rescue requests that are still pending. >> that was just a short time ago, houston's police chief describing the challenges his forces face. joining me now on the phone, retired admiral thad allen, who conducted the response to hurricane katrina in 2005. thanks for being with us, i'm sure you've been following this closely, the texas governor greg abbott said today this is an unprecedented challenge. do you think there a...

Officers working 12-hour shifts. we have handled 56,000 calls since we began at 6:00 p.m. on friday. to date, we have completed the rescue of 2,000 houstonians and members of the community. as of this moment, as of this press conference, we have approximately 185 critical rescue requests that are still pending. our goal today, with our partners at the fire department and our other partners coming in from around the state and country is to complete the rescues of all critical missions today. and, again, because of the weather and the lighting conditions, we cannot use our boats at night. most o...

Vehicles submerged with more rain on the way. local authorities are urging people not to use social media accounts if they're asking for rescue requests. they don't want to you go on the houston police department facebook page and otherwise if it is truly life threatening. call 911 if it is, or if you need rescue, call 311. eric: two very good points, social media providing a very important and vital role as we saw in the assisted living center. arthel: recovery efforts in texas expected to take years. governor greg abbott coming up next to tell us more. [radio alarm] ♪ julie is living with ...