Robert Brake Jr. is traversing piles of debris, desperately searching for his parents who have been missing since their cabin washed away on Friday during the devastating flooding in Texas.

The president made the comments during a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House when he was asked about New York City's upcoming mayoral election.

Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, discusses the ongoing recovery efforts following the flooding in Texas and how people can help support those impacted.