David Jennings
David Jennings
anywhere best county easier error flow good information ivan method monroe opposed sharing storms throughout trial works
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.
knowledge lead others
I want the knowledge and know-how to lead others to success.
money takes
It takes a lot of effort. It can be frustrating. The money doesn't always make it to the neediest departments.
based changes conditions opportunity review view
We don't view this as a crisis. We have an opportunity to review conditions and make some changes based on these conditions.
backed ball challenged quit seemed throw throwing
We challenged them to throw the out and they didn't want to throw the out, they wanted to throw the ball down the field. Once we backed off, they seemed to quit on throwing that fade.
came happy people west
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.
ahead base check companies coverage covered insurance people require sure time touch waiting
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.
board both chairman church college committed continue core embrace employees institute path president serve students training values
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.
breath focus kids playing second
When we got the kids back at halftime, we told them, 'Take a breath and relax.' They were playing all on emotion. We had a lot more focus in the second half.
create events justify meetings
We don't want to create overkill and have meetings when the events don't justify the meetings.
awareness both citizens easier everybody given government increased levels local loss people potential priority property seen storms taking
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.
definitely storms widespread
(Katrina) was definitely not widespread like other storms that have come through.
felt point
From that point on. I think they felt like they could do nothing wrong.
great leader spiritual visionary
He was a great visionary leader ... and a great spiritual leader.