states, president biden has been definitely activated immediately on last night, ensuring that the federal government is providing the resources necessary and of course working with state officials. but, you know what, the worst did not happen, and we did not, you know, have to do a major rescue, nor a post-storm evacuation at this time. >> i just want to say the pentagon's going to have a briefing at any moment. and if i have to interrupt you, i am apologizing ahead of time for that happening. but that hasn't happened yet. just next door to new orleans in jefferson parish we've seen growing lines outside stores and gas stations. is that also the case in new orleans? >> no. the city of new orleans isn't really seeing that much at all. what we are seeing is that residents are adhering -- >> all right, madam mayor, i am sorry, i have to interrupt. >> that's okay. >> our prayers are with the people of the region. let's listen to the pentagon press briefing.