It may sound strange that we are still talking life saving two weeks after the disaster, when search and rescue operations have largely finished.

If there is no intervention, then we could be talking about the same disaster we had in 2000.

It's too soon to say if we'll see any flooding anywhere from this. But we're talking to Disaster and Emergency Service and establishing lines of communication. We'll keep them apprised of what we're looking at.

You're talking about an ecological disaster of unprecedented proportion,

When you've experienced a disaster, you'll likely be overwhelmed with everything you'll have to deal with in rebuilding your life. As much as possible, deal with the most important items immediately.

You're talking about a catastrophic disaster, with extensive damage. Look at the impacts of Katrina: You're going to get that all over again.