William Jenkins

William Jenkins
believe current longer structure
I now believe the current structure can no longer survive.
advised excited heard initially shot
(Brian Gilbert) advised that he heard a moan, and was initially excited because he thought he shot a bear.
welcome
Welcome to UNO; this is their new home, ... They're going to be OK.
beginning boundaries disappear obstacles presented
Regionalism presented some obstacles in the past, ... But the boundaries are beginning to disappear and we have this wonderful, intellectual synergism.
awarded billion emergency federal government grants improve last local recovery response several state
In the last several years, the federal government has awarded some $11 billion in grants to federal, state and local authorities to improve emergency preparedness, response and recovery capabilities.
address aside continues egos inability key people problem regional
The key problem here is, and continues to be, the inability of people to put aside egos and address this on a regional basis, not on a stovepipe basis.