lying, almost near sea level. in cape coral where i was, it was a community that was built to have accessibility to the water for many if not all of the homes. 179,000 people in that very low lying region. the hope is that the water does not flood that home. we have to wait and see. but the storm is approaching fast and is approaching furious. at this hour, all we can hope for is that people are safe and they are ready for hurricane irma to hit. alex? >> thank you so much for that. let's head south to the area being most greatly impacted. i'm being joined on the phone by the may yr of monroe county. that includes the florida keys. mr. mayor, with a welcome to you, sir, on this very precarious night for you in your community. first of all, may i ask you where insure. >> i am in marathon, staying at a private residence, a very