the preparedness plan that bp put together that they did not mention hurricanes or tropical storms even as they were mentioning walruses, that had not lived in the gulf of mexico for 3 million years. that kind of lack of preparation, i think, is all part of this story line. it is, unfortunately, not something that the people in louisiana or the gulf should be subjected to and it's why we, on a daily basis almost, have to police everything that is happening so that more harm is not inflicted upon these people. >> congressman ed markey, i appreciate your time. thank you. >> thank you. just ahead tonight, chad myers warned us that even if the spill zone avoided a direct hit from hurricane alex, there would still be a price to pay. sadly, he was right. we'll show you the damage. plus bp was warned to cut down on all the dispersants they've been spraying in the ocean. have they really? we're keeping them honest.