Coordination is critical to any large-scale event. That's the lesson we are learning.

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.

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

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

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.

It's been an adjustment. I'm learning everyday I play.