hopefully it'll recede right now. other homes around them were more unhabitable. we offered to give them food and water to this elderly couple, we offered food, water, and offered to call the police and to carry them out of the neighborhood themselves, and they said no they've got enough supplies to last for days. edith says they have flood insurance too. her spirit is just incredible. >> and in terms of, you know authorities, are they able to go and check on people's homes in a community like that or at this point is it still too early hours and days where authorities have not been around? >> reporter: you know i talked to the mayor of benita springs today and i asked them the same question. they say they are trying to get their arms around this. they are sending fire and