Greg Meffert
Greg Meffert
Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr., also known as C. Ray Nagin, previously served as the 60th mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana from 2002 to 2010. A Democrat, Nagin became internationally known in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina...
cut laid people skills whose
I don't know what else we can cut when we've already laid off all these people whose skills we could use right now.
begin finally plan process rebuilding satisfied signifies
I think this signifies that a plan and a process to notify homeowners is finally in place that everyone is satisfied with. We can now begin the rebuilding process.
exactly handbook homes nobody send six
We had to inspect 110,000 homes in six weeks, and I had nobody to send out to do the inspections. There's not exactly a handbook on that.
prioritize
Everyone said, 'Oh my God,' or whatever. He was very, very logical. What he's been doing is funnel all the information, prioritize the tasks.
city elevation enforced fema flood good less maintain maps news overall rebuilding released represent standards though today truly
Though the City has some concerns, overall the new flood maps released by FEMA today truly represent some good news for us and our rebuilding process. Essentially, these new maps more or less maintain the standards already previously enforced at the 100-year flood elevation levels.
wholesale
There will be no wholesale demolition of neighborhoods without consent.
believe improve maps work
This is not to say that we do not have some concerns. However, we still believe that there is work to do to improve these maps before they become permanent.
city elevation enforced fema flood good less maintain maps news rebuilding released represent today truly
Over all, the new flood maps released by FEMA today truly do represent some good news for the city and its rebuilding process. Essentially, these new maps more or less maintain the city to the already previously enforced 100-year flood elevation standards.
bills shot terms uncertain
We've been told in no uncertain terms those bills are going to get shot down.
proud work
I had never been more proud to work for him than I was at the moment.
If you can get to the Net, you can do business.
problems taking
He's really calm. He's taking it very analytically. He's working his way down the problems.
almost easiest knows takes
He almost never takes the easiest path. Even when I want him to, he won't take it. In the end, he knows he's not a racist. He knows he's not going crazy.
dry fire fuels weekend
The fuels are so dry up here it will take a lot more than what we'll get this weekend to put this fire down.