The worst. As soon as the storm passes, well put this, well put the countrys full might behind the rescue and recovery. The help from the federal government and local crews will be needed. Right now, a half million people in the new Orleans Area do not have power. Joining us now to show the power of the storm, Nbc News Meteorologist Bill Karins and ali velshi. We can see the strong winds there. How is it on the ground . The signal is going in and out. Were trying everything possible. This is the way it goes right now. These are gusts. Theyre not sustained wind. As you can see, when they come in. What im going through right now, it feels like Microderm Abrasion on my face. Our viewers say what are you putting yourself in this danger for . Theres a Concrete Wall there so im completely blocked the the elements by a wall and from the hotel in front of me and this is still what im getting. Were a couple blocks from the Mississippi River here. So some of this may be coming off. You see these
"There s always times when it s a struggle," Pacific Junction Mayor Andy Young said. "You can t let it bother you. You just have to move on and keep positive."
This week s anniversary of the March 2019 flood is a chance to examine whether Nebraska and Iowa have emerged better protected and better prepared for the next one.
The governors of Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri touted the need for collaboration with each other and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Missouri River issues.