we re just asking for everyone s thoughts and prayers. if folks are interested in donating we re not ready for volunteers at this point. our ems teams are out and about along with cert and other groups. we could definitely appreciate any donations to the red cross and just keep us in your thoughts and prayers. mayor todd gottel, i ll let you get back. thank you very much. for all of you watching, as you ve heard the mayor say they are not ready for volunteers yet, if you d like to donate, go to cnn.com and there s a list of ways to donate and help the people there in rowlett and garland, texas. we ll be right back.
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