David Jennings Quotations

We don't want to create overkill and have meetings when the events don't justify the meetings.

From that point on. I think they felt like they could do nothing wrong.

(Katrina) was definitely not widespread like other storms that have come through.

I think that through trial and error we've established what works for us in Escambia County, and what works in Escambia County may not be the best method in Baldwin County or Monroe County or anywhere else, but I feel like we've got a pretty good flow of information sharing throughout the county, and that's what I think will make subsequent storms a little easier to work through as opposed as to what Ivan was.

I want the knowledge and know-how to lead others to success.

It takes a lot of effort. It can be frustrating. The money doesn't always make it to the neediest departments.

Nyack College is an educational institute committed to training its students to serve both the church and the world. The chairman of the board has told the employees that a new president must embrace those core values and continue on the path that Dr. Schroeder has set us on.

One of the things people can do ahead of time is to check with their insurance company. Touch base with them and make sure you have the coverage that you think you have. So many people find out they are not covered when it is too late. Insurance companies may require a waiting period, so don't wait.

The preparedness on all levels has increased 10-fold from the local citizens up to the government level. People are a taking it a lot more serious. I think everybody has seen how devastating these storms can be, both to their property and to their potential loss of life. I think the awareness level, seriousness and priority it has given has made it a lot easier for the preparation to take place.

We think it went off real good. I'm just happy the way we came out, but then you think about the people to the west of us.