We estimate that close to a million people lost their water over the course of the evening [Thursday].

All of our water tanks and towers are filling up right now,

We are on stand-by mode right now. As of [Tuesday] evening, any efforts to move people from Texas to other states are on hold.

So in many communities, the water that comes out of the tap could be contaminated with scores of chemicals. People shouldn't be alarmed, but they should be concerned. Our system of public health protections isn't working in this case.

I expect it to double by this evening to around 1,000 acres. That?s a guess based on containment lines.

We have been working with HUD and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to identify places where people can be provided with shelter and an opportunity to care for their families on a long-term basis,