unique it is, and it is heading basically directly for us. if you want to be safe, now is the time to start moving. >> and washington mayor vincent gray says that he'll declare a state of emergency for the nation's capital. luke russert is there, and he joins us now. luke, can you give us the latest on the transportation to begin with from air travel to amtrak? >> yes, i can, martin. a lot of the airlines have taken the proactive measures of essentially canceling a lot of the flights today and for the weekend. any flight that really would originate between north carolina and new england and at loft the airline carriers are offering fee-free changes and instead of paying the $150 scheduling fee if you are to transfer your ticket over, they will wipe that out and give you a refund or encourage you to take a flight that is more suitable for you. as for amtrak, all of the trains south of washington, d.c. have been put on hold indefinitely, and that might most likely apply