David Passey
David Passey
continue disaster housing needs people process satisfy setting until work
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.
local role state support typical work
Our typical role is to work with the state in support of local and state agencies.
believe checks delivery electronic funds mechanism
At this time, we believe our better delivery mechanism will be checks or electronic funds transfer.
anyone continue fast housing mission moving progress temporary
While we continue to make progress every day, the temporary housing mission is not moving as fast as anyone would like.
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.
dramatic estimates quite subject
Any estimates now will be quite preliminary and subject to dramatic change.
costs larger per state texas
Texas is a much larger state than Louisiana, where the per capita costs are much higher.
additional expect flooding
Right now, we do not expect additional flooding of New Orleans.
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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.
affected bernard committed employees hurricane parish remain
Our employees remain committed to the residents of St. Bernard Parish who have affected by Hurricane Katrina.
obviously storm taking
Obviously we're taking this storm very, very seriously.
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.
great individual
That kind of system, individual to individual, is a great way to go. There are a lot of great Americans out there.