stopping production. a move that may drive up prices. and in texas, areas are under mandatory evacuations starting today. >> we're looking at, you know, a four-foot tide. just a four-foot tide hits the seawall. >> reporter: now that the threat is dissipated, for many the preparations feel run of the mill. >> one thing here in louisiana we know how to do is shop for a storm. >> reporter: but officials warn anyone in the storm's path to stay vigilant. >> this is not harvey. this is not imelda. this is not alison. this is laura. every storm is different. >> an important message there. and we'll take a closer look at the forecast in less than five minutes. >>> now to the republican national convention. president trump and some of his prominent supporters began making their case last night for his re-election while slamming democrats claiming they want to defund police and impose socialism on the country. abc's ines de la cuetara has the highlights. ines, good morning. >> reporter: good...