Well, the state was aware of the state was aware that there was a possible serious flooding event days in advance and we pre positioned assets and resources and personnel. And remember the flood began on Friday morning. We originally positioned those assets, resources and personnel on Wednesday. Then when greater clarity was discerned on Thursday, we moved them closer, added and made sure that we had adequate supply going into Friday. (31:16–31:20)
CLAIM
Asserts that the state positioned resources and personnel two days before the flood began.
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