David Passey Quotations

Obviously we're taking this storm very, very seriously.

Obviously we're taking the storm very seriously. We're going to know in a couple days where the next target is.

Our typical role is to work with the state in support of local and state agencies.

We believe that this (a burial ground) is the best option for those that are not immediately identified.

We are trying to do everything we can, but obviously there have been unprecedented needs here. I'm not aware of any specific needs that these people have that are not being met, but we are trying to give them face-to-face time to take care of their immediate needs. It's obviously a tough situation.

We can start moving units in, but in order for people to operate them we have to secure a site that has the appropriate infrastructure that has electricity, water and wastewater services.

We can assure them that by Wednesday, they will have a place to stay. We're hopeful they'll be able to move into a travel trailer in St. Bernard Parish.

We're not setting a deadline. The process is ongoing. We will continue to work with the people until we can satisfy all the disaster housing needs we can.

There are published guidelines when FEMA will adjust the cost share.

While we continue to make progress every day, the temporary housing mission is not moving as fast as anyone would like.

The state will select an appropriate burial site for the people who are not immediately identified. Our primary concern is for the dignity of the deceased.

Texas is a much larger state than Louisiana, where the per capita costs are much higher.

Right now, we do not expect additional flooding of New Orleans.

Our employees remain committed to the residents of St. Bernard Parish who have affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Any estimates now will be quite preliminary and subject to dramatic change.

The whole goal of the disaster-assistance program is to give people a start, but it was never meant to address all of one's needs.

There's a lot of time in getting the logistics.

That kind of system, individual to individual, is a great way to go. There are a lot of great Americans out there.

At this time, we believe our better delivery mechanism will be checks or electronic funds transfer.

In order to get an authorization code for a hotel, they have to register. Some of this population that could be eligible will benefit from the push on the hotel deadline.

For their own reasons, which I don't know, they chose not to sign a contract.

The collection of bodies is not normally a FEMA responsibility.