before everyone in that city gets their electricity back. joining us is sam brock and ellison barber. we've seen hundreds of rescues in the area where you are. what's the status of that mission this afternoon? >> reporter: i'm struck by something you just said regarding the levee system. there has been flooding here for days. you see a giant yellow truck over my shoulder. that is a houston based rap rapper that has his relief gang. i've seen him clear brush from other parts of the street. he rescued people until 5:00 in the morning last night. the latest numbers from the