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Been one storm-related death. you talk about how huge this storm was. do you expect that number to go up? >> i assume it will rise significantly, yes. as those response and recovery operations continue, unfortunately, what we haven't heard is some of the hardest hit communities where you likely have collapsed buildings and other types of damage, high flood waters, that storm surge that came in was devastating, i'm sure. unfortunately, there probably be will additional casualties? >> talk to me about how social media has helped with response efforts. you pointed out how so much has changed tech...

Priority for everyone involved. it could be weeks to get everything fully back up and running. administration officials are also engaged directly with electricity sector leadership to help ensure all available resources are being brought to bear to restore power as quickly as possible. as you all saw, the president just spoke with governors and mayors from impacted communities, and he was at fema's national response coordination center yesterday to receive the latest updates on the response operations. and to thank the hard-working staff who are working around the clock to support state and lo...

And west virginia, there's still going to be significant rainfall. so those people that are in the storm's track still need to stay aware of what their risks might be. >> yeah. look, we've seen here recently what flash flooding can do. i mean, we have seen how devastating it can be. you are as you mentioned obviously in touch with the leadership there in louisiana. do you think that state and local officials have a good handle on their response? >> absolutely. we have never had a better relationship with the state and local emergency management officials. and the first responders, they are rea...

Local utilities to repair, but clearly that's a big priority for everyone involved. to be weeks to get everything fully back up and running. administration officials are also engaged directly with electricity sector leadership to help ensure all available resources are being brought to bear to restore power as quickly as possible. as you all saw, the president spoke with governors and mayors from impacted communities and he was at fema's national response coronation center yesterday to receive the latest updates on the response operations and to thank the hardworking staff who are working arou...

14 rotary wing aircraft prepositioned to assist with rescue efforts. shelters are open in affected areas throughout the gulf coast across the impacted states, and they are implementing steps to prevent the spread of covid-19. the national guard has also activated more than 5,200 personnel in louisiana, mississippi, texas, and alabama to support response efforts, and finally, the army corps of engineers has activated planning and response teams for debris, temporary roofing, and temporary housing. again, we are working closely with state and local officials, even though the storm has been downg...