Transcripts For CSPAN Washington Journal Representative File

Transcripts For CSPAN Washington Journal Representative Filemon Vela Update On Tropical Storm... 20170827

Centers began to get some relief because it became apparent that the storm was moving northward into the northern part of my congressional district, e. On Corpus Christi. Bee. On Corpus Christi yond Corpus Christi. It has hit Corpus Christi very hard, and towns of porter ansys aransas toward four and rockport are devastated. There are surrounding counties in that area and we do not know what has happened because power lines are gone, Cell Phone Service is out, things like that. We are expecting to get more information throughout the day and overnight as that storm has moved northward towards houston. I have heard reports of flooding and people of stranded in houston and serious reports are mounting. This storm isll, not moving quickly. It is going to linger over the next few days, if not until next week, and at this point, if you are not in the path of the storm, it is a matter of giving out what you can do to help those people in the areas affected. Host congressman, we have been talking to viewers and a lot are saying they do not feel confident in government response disasters natural. What would you tell them in times like these . Guest i can so you from wednesday to friday i can tell you from wednesday to friday, he been in mind, over 2 Million People live in deep south texas, every county, city official, and First Responders were on high alert and getting ready. I feel confident that we would have been prepared. I was around Corpus Christi on thursday, as well, as in dallas, texas, and kingsville, texas, and i can tell you officials were doing everything they could with the coordination between federal and state and local partners and in my view, it was first grade. First rate. I participated in several conference calls, but this is a wicked storm. It is easy in hindsight. We can always do better, for sure, but the devastation it has caused in those three towns, port aransas, rock port, Corpus Christi, who worked evacuated. You have to figure out what is going on now before we go around assessing blame. For now, i feel confident about the response i have seen in south congress. Host President Trump tweete texas asll be going to that trip can be made without causing disruption. The focus must be life and safety. Idea i think it is a good to come see constituents who are suffering through these disasters. According toing is the Corpus Christi area, there was a tweet that the president would visiting on tuesday. Host congressman, i do know it is a busy time for you. We understand that greg abbott is being briefed by fema officials and will speak to reporters shortly. The governments response to storm damage in his statement we will have that live when it begins. Until it starts washington journal talked to a texas congressman about the people in his district. Get to congressman pete olson, who represents the 22nd district of texas. He is on the line to give us the latest. Thank you for joining us. Guest good morning, kimberly, and texas has had enough of harvey. It seems harvey has not had enough of us. Host tell us what you are hearing on the ground from locals and constituents . Guest they are concerned

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