make sure that we're going in, we're providing people with the basic necessities they need. things like clean water. it's the rainy season right now, it's bad enough that people have already lost their homes, we want to make sure that they're at least somewhat protected from the elements. and by doing that, then hopefully we can keep disease at bay which, of course, is always at risk once the infrastructure and everything collapses after a disaster. >> right. we know that homes have been destroyed. hotels have been damaged. restaurants in the area. we'll continue to follow the information as it comes in. still early on here. kathy mueller, we appreciate you talking with us. thank you. >> thank you. >> again, this tsunami likely triggered by a volcanic eruption that set off underwater landslides. >> derek van damme is here with more on that.