At this stage we look at potential and we see that flood potential is near normal. We don't want to make a speculation about drought, but it is something we need to watch very closely in the coming weeks and months.

At this point in time [a request for housing] hasn't gone through official channels, but we do have an awful lot of calls from people who are coming forward.

Until we know for sure this is an area where Maine can really help, we aren't making a decision.

I expect that those same entities are going to be involved.

Our problem with coastal storms does not end with the hurricane season.