that is laying for honduran. it is unclear if these migrants will begin the process of applying for asylum or just try to make their way into california. us border authorities are shutting down some traffic lanes leading from tijuana to san diego and are putting up infrastructure, razor wire and barriers but instead of being alone, 40,000 vehicles and 34,000 pedestrians cross the border every day slowing the flow could hurt the economy. 8000 us troops have been mobilized to the us border, 5400 authority arrived, 2400 are expected in coming days. defense secretary james mattis met with military members in texas and later said there should be no contact between the troops and those in the caravans. the department of defense
the ndreds of migrants in caravan traveling through mexico have reached tijuana, the us southern border in california. the president s defense team and homeland security secretary paid a visit to the border. here is trace gallagher with details. reporter: the primary central american caravans making their way through mexico, 7000 people, still 1000 miles from the us border. for the second day in a row smaller segments of the larger caravan began arriving in tijuana, 350 migrants yesterday, 300 or so today, most led directly to the border to celebrate. some climbed the fence and taunted border patrol agents, others state along the fence line, some went to the beach. they appear to want their presence known to immigration authorities and the media.
the number of homes destroyed just sword, 8650 homes gone. the total number of structures destroyed, 10,321. 130 people, almost all senior citizens, remain unaccounted for and relatives fear the worst. many of the deceased, like jesus fernandez and 63-year-old, being remarried is kind neighbors, loving parents. so far 47 of the victims have been identified. california governor jerry brown got a look at the damage touring what is left of an elementary school in paradise. later he and top federal officials met with responders to get briefed on what is needed now. they are looking to bring in mobile homes, temporary hospital, the health cannot come soon enough for 50,000 evacuees, the unhealthy air adding to their anxiety. the fema administer brock long said paradise won t be rebuilt