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. So We were ready with the resources on the ground to be able to quickly respond. Some people say, well, we responded so fast. One reason we did respond fast is because we had assets here already. That said, we didn't know the magnitude of the storm. (31:32–31:37)
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