plaque mince parish. sheriff, what can you tell us about the rescue operation at this point? .around 3:00 a.m. this morning, we was contacted by some officials here in plaque mince parish, and told us that they were having some problems with tidal flooding and overtopping the levee system, which caused some serious flooding in their jurisdiction. how many people have been rescued so far and how many people have yet to be rescued? not quite sure how many is left out there. well over 30 people we saw come in this morning that was brought to our jail where they were sheltered and fed. the. the parish president did say that the situation here at least in some parts was worse than hurricane katrina. what do you think? what do you see as the situation being here? yeah, he s exactly right. i know he s been fighting for flood protection for his parish for a very long time. and i think we have flowed protection here today since katrina to protect st. bernard parrish rish and
plaque mince parish. sheriff, what can you tell us about the rescue operation at this point? .around 3:00 a.m. this morning, we was contacted by some officials here in plaque mince parish, and told us that they were having some problems with tidal flooding and overtopping the levee system, which caused some serious flooding in their jurisdiction. how many people have been rescued so far and how many people have yet to be rescued? not quite sure how many is left out there. well over 30 people we saw come in this morning that was brought to our jail where they were sheltered and fed. the. the parish president did say that the situation here at least in some parts was worse than hurricane katrina. what do you think? what do you see as the situation being here? yeah, he s exactly right. i know he s been fighting for flood protection for his parish for a very long time. and i think we have flowed protection here today since katrina to protect st. bernard parrish rish and
isaac is not expected to be as powerful as katrina. wind, rain, and storm surges pose a major threat to new orleans lovely. isaacs impact will be felt far beyond the big easy. the major flooding expected in four states, including alabama mississippi as well. now bracing for storm surges up to 12 feet for it watches and warnings posted all along the gulf coast great we have our eyes on isaac. we will have a reporter standing by live come all over the gulf region. in the meantime, brand-new stories and breaking news. despite the storm come the show must go on in tampa. the republican national convention kicking off its first full day of event. including prime time speaking with ann romney and governor chris christie. jon: plus senator john thune joins us now what else is at stake for the republican election. an american teenager charged with attempted murder following him opening fire at his high school during first day of high school. it is all happening now. jon: good morning
level is great already rising in florida and louisiana. a slow-moving storm taking aim at new orleans. seven years after hurricane katrina came through there. isaac is not expected to be as powerful as katrina. wind, rain, and storm surges pose a major threat to new orleans lovely. isaacs impact will be felt far beyond the big easy. the major flooding expected in four states, including alabama mississippi as well. now bracing for storm surges up to 12 feet for it watches and warnings posted all along the gulf coast great we have our eyes on isaac. we will have a reporter standing by live come all over the gulf region. in the meantime, brand-new stories and breaking news. despite the storm come the show must go on in tampa. the republican national convention kicking off its first full day of event. including prime time speaking with ann romney and governor chris christie. jon: plus senator john thune joins us now what else is at stake for the republican election. an american t