David Passey
David Passey
additional expect flooding
Right now, we do not expect additional flooding of New Orleans.
bodies collection fema normally responsibility
The collection of bodies is not normally a FEMA responsibility.
burial concern dignity people primary select site state
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.
couple days next obviously storm taking target
Obviously we're taking the storm very seriously. We're going to know in a couple days where the next target is.
time
There's a lot of time in getting the logistics.
dramatic estimates quite subject
Any estimates now will be quite preliminary and subject to dramatic change.
local role state support typical work
Our typical role is to work with the state in support of local and state agencies.
address disaster goal meant people program
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.
obviously storm taking
Obviously we're taking this storm very, very seriously.
costs larger per state texas
Texas is a much larger state than Louisiana, where the per capita costs are much higher.
affected bernard committed employees hurricane parish remain
Our employees remain committed to the residents of St. Bernard Parish who have affected by Hurricane Katrina.
chose sign
For their own reasons, which I don't know, they chose not to sign a contract.
benefit code eligible hotel order population push
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.
moving operate order people secure site start water
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.