Obviously we're taking the storm very seriously. We're going to know in a couple days where the next target is.
That kind of system, individual to individual, is a great way to go. There are a lot of great Americans out there.
We can assure them that by Wednesday, they will have a place to stay. We're hopeful they'll be able to move into a travel trailer in St. Bernard Parish.
The collection of bodies is not normally a FEMA responsibility.
We believe that this (a burial ground) is the best option for those that are not immediately identified.
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.
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.
Any estimates now will be quite preliminary and subject to dramatic change.
For their own reasons, which I don't know, they chose not to sign a contract.
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.
