It's important to recognize that we need to get our communities back on their feet quickly.

The earliest we're going to see significant impact from the storm appears to be Friday afternoon, but people should not wait, ... It's time to act.

We haven't had any serious injuries or loss of life, and we'd like to keep it that way.

You're in a phenomenon ... it's sort of like a hurricane, you're not going to stop it with what the (existing) resources are.

In Martin County, many homes were impacted and shelters were opened, and they're continuing to provide those services as we assess what the impact is, ... And really, some of these neighborhoods -- until the water goes down -- people are not going to get back into their homes and start making repairs.

Also know FL is providing law enforcement. Need all you can send. Public safety major concern (looting etc.) Have used Dixie Co. body bags (250) got more?

We're gearing up to take a hit.

This naturally occurring event has overtaken our ability to stop its progression.

Many homes were impacted and shelters were opened, ... In some of these neighborhoods, till the water goes down, people are not going to be able to get back in their homes and start making repairs.