Disasters Quotations

Too many families and homes remain unnecessarily vulnerable to natural disasters like hurricanes. While mitigation will never eliminate the risk to homeowners, it could reduce loss and, in many cases, save a family's home. For every $1 spent on mitigation, $4 in post-storm cleanup and rebuilding is saved.

In this dangerous world that we live in, where hatred and violence and natural disasters sometimes collide to almost overwhelm us, we each can help in some way.

It is in the midst of disasters that bold men grow bolder.

I had a few dating disasters along the way with girls cheating on me. One girl was the inspiration for me singing 'Cry Me A River' on 'The X Factor.' That was my payback to her because she was unfaithful.

The world has been experiencing a whole pattern of auto-destruction, whether in environmental disasters like Chernobyl or health disasters like AIDS.

My architectural drive was to design new types of buildings to help poor people, especially following natural disasters and catastrophes... I will use whatever time is left to me to keep doing what I have been doing, which is to help humanity.

It is in the genes of cities to bounce back from disasters - whether natural or man made. The denizens of suburbia have no choice but to survive and move on. But it is the manner in which different cities respond to emergencies that sets them apart.

Disasters happen. We still have no way to eliminate earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, floods or droughts. We cope as best we can by fortifying ourselves against danger with building codes and levees, and by setting aside money to clean up afterwards.

It's fine when you careen off disasters and terrifyingly bad reviews and rejection and all that stuff when you're young; your resilience is just terrific.

Disasters are called natural, as if nature were the executioner and not the victim.

We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is important, and disasters are sometimes one of those opportunities.

Putin probably, almost certainly, thinks that one of the great disasters of the 20th century was the demise of the Soviet Union. It's very obvious that he's trying to work its way back and maintain something similar to that sort of institution.

On our end, we see a lot of the failures when parents do not come forward and really set out those parameters for their children. Know where they are, know what they're doing. There are just a multitude of disasters awaiting their child if they look away and do not set clear guidelines about alcohol use.

I wish to affirm our total solidarity to all the countries who have suffered in these disasters and pledge to overcome the mammoth task of rehabilitation,

Like healthcare preparedness that preceded it, schools are one of the two 'magic bubbles' where we seem to think our children are somehow divinely protected when we put them on the bus each day. We have infrastructure that is in some cases over 100 years old, and built in a time, and in a manner, for the era when chewing gum was the major crime on campus. Today, we have to appreciate that natural disasters are on the rise, as is crime, in and around school campuses.

Natural disasters always reveal the social order of things -- the social disorder really, and that's what we're seeing here. You start peeling away the layers with an event like this hurricane, and the ugliness comes up from beneath very quickly.

Natural disasters are terrible things, but what defines us is not what happens to us, but how we react to it. When you look at the number of people who die from the kind of diseases and poverty that the Gates and Bono are fighting, the death tolls are far greater than what occurs in natural disasters or wars.

Natural disasters may destroy great cities, but they do not destroy civil rights.

Natural disasters recognize no state boundaries, and neither should FEMA, ... Texas is willing to work and do our part, but FEMA has to sit down and come up with a long-term, thoughtful plan.

Retail sales were soft, energy prices were high and the disasters affected people in the Southeast.

There are times when the fire season is so bad you have to have an (emergency appropriation). It was the same as with Katrina. Those are natural disasters that happen and you have to deal with them.

Millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts.

Mike managed over 160 disasters during his tenure at FEMA, and his service in those disasters has been commended by many, ... He has done everything he possibly could to coordinate the federal response to the unprecedented challenge posed by Hurricane Katrina and the New Orleans levee breach. He is a good man, and I personally appreciate his work and his commitment.

Major disasters involving heavy loss of life have just shot up. It's in direct correlation to profits and production. They're ignoring safety in the interest of bringing the coal up to the surface.

Many SWANA members have dealt with the solid waste generated in natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, ... I think we can pull together a compendium of the most effective techniques that can be used in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Many of the disasters and incidents that have occurred around the world have been caused by a corrupt turnstile operator.

We won't be able to stop disasters from happening. On the contrary, climate change may increase the frequency and severity of floods, droughts and storms. But we are better equipped today to prepare for them and reduce their impact.

For years, the Blue Dogs have stressed the need for a rainy day fund in the event of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and 9/11, ... Unfortunately, this concept, which is adopted by most families and businesses, has eluded many members of Congress and the current administration.

Cendant was the unrecognized harbinger of financial disasters to come. It was the harbinger in the late 1990s of how the quest for higher stock prices led managers astray.

I don't know why we can stop the war but we can't stop natural disasters, these disasters make the people poorer and poorer,

Bush, Congress, the mayor ? each of them are symptoms of a bigger problem, that we don't have accountability for disasters or challenges of this scale, ... That's all the public wants in trying times ? accountability.

I also encourage our borough's businesses, churches and synagogues to replicate their wonderful efforts after the tsunami to now do what they can to support victims of what has been described as one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history.

Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history and has caused unimaginable devastation and heartbreak throughout the Gulf Coast region. A vast coastline of towns and communities has been decimated,

Hurricanes and disasters should not be made worse by profiteering,

He wanted to make sure the board understood that they (Gonzalez and her volunteers) do an outstanding job and are a value to the county. But the recent disasters have really drained community support at this time.

He did very well with disasters in the past and it always helped him, his presidency and his popularity,

Historically, insurance stocks have responded to disasters on the upside, actually. Catastrophes are generally considered one-time events, so I really don't expect a decrease today.

Historically, investigations of mine disasters in the United States have never involved the families of the victims. That era ends today.

Local responders are on top of disasters while it takes state and federal officials arrive many hours to many days later. Yet, we continue to see more and more layers from the top levels of the chain of command on down to us.

massive violations of human rights and humanitarian disasters hit entire regions. The Council needs to be able to react and respond.

Recent environmental disasters suggest that China needs to find a better balance between growth and environmental protection. The obsession with GDP has led to a neglect of growth quality issues.

People who lived through the Northridge earthquake have a special sympathy for victims of another one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history,

Pastors and spouses and staff members were so involved in ministry to people after disasters that nobody was ministering to them. They were exhausted.

I think that consumers' psyches are in remarkably good shape, particularly having come off a year where we had natural disasters that filtered through to affect virtually every household.

Just as Americans came together to help the victims of recent Gulf Coast hurricanes, we must do whatever we can to help those suffering from natural disasters in other parts of the world.

Maybe it comes back stronger. No one forgot how to play the saxophone or how to cook or write. Or have a good time. That's all still there. Calamities and disasters are part of New Orleans' history. This too shall pass.

Last year, in addition to the hurricane situation, we responded to 30 disasters here in Henderson County. The bulk of those were single-family fires. They were certainly full blown disasters to the victims and it's our chapter's responsibility to recruit, train and organize people to help them.

responding to floods and other natural disasters by FEMA.

Just like these natural disasters bring out the best in people, they also bring out some of the worst elements of the criminal element out there who are willing to take advantage of those who are willing to give and those who so desperately need the relief.

I think it's very important that we support this request. Not too many disasters happen in this country.

The American people have provided an incredible amount of money to support the AU force and an incredible amount of money for the humanitarian response, and the American people have also been very generous to peacekeeping operations and disasters around the world.

The American people who have always been the most generous in responding to disasters in other parts of the world, have now themselves suffered a grievous blow,

We've been having a tough time raising money locally because major disasters have impeded our attempts to generate money for our own programs and services. The restaurant program last year raised more than $1,200. This year we're hoping we'll reach $5,000.

We have an opportunity right now right after disasters while governments are more receptive to influence policy from the start.

We haven't even started to think about this issue. But natural disasters shape leaders.

While everyone knew this could happen, I don't think anyone was really prepared for it. There are some disasters beyond comprehension, and I think this is one of them.

We're dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history. This recovery will take a long time. This recovery will take years,

We're dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history. This recovery will take a long time. This recovery will take years,

We have to provide vaccinations in places where people are being killed daily in armed conflict, ... In some of the countries we're working in, there are the worst natural disasters going on -- cyclones, floods, typhoons -- and yet the eradication effort is continuing on a daily basis.

Well it is a darn shame we have to have something bad happen to get people interested, but that's kind of what it takes. And if there's any benefit at all from disasters outside of our area, it would be that, that other people say well it could happen to me.

We will restore law and order, ... What angers me the most is that disasters like this often bring out the worst in people. I will not tolerate this kind of behavior.

We had had several mine disasters where workers, some of the workers were rescued. It was, you know, who was lucky and who weren't. Some would find the air pockets But, in this one, bam, it was just, everybody was gone and it greatly depressed the state.

We are the authors of our own disasters

Today's changing environment and recent natural disasters demonstrate the need for continuity plans for organizations of all sizes.

When a natural disaster--be it a hurricane, earthquake, tornado or flood--hits a particular region or state, the rest of us can often feel disconnected because it's happening to 'them' and not 'us,' ... Buying bonds that are specifically designated for these types of disasters can help bring together Americans and create a sense of patriotism.

We're not doom and gloom, but we've done enough research to know that there are enough disasters that are like a time bomb that is ticking. This is in the best interest of the public.

The overall damage caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita has shown them to be the greatest natural disasters to oil and gas development in this history of the Gulf of Mexico.

The point that has to be made is that national disasters are, in the aggregate, predictable, and we can budget for them, ... Acts of God: The Unnatural History of Natural Disasters in America.

We are dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history.

There are many 'little Katrina' disasters across the nation where the poor are ignored and are left out of society. Society deems poverty a stigma but those trapped in poverty don't have choices. They cannot move out of the whirlpool of poor education, poor employment opportunities and prevalence of crime in their neighborhoods.

While recent natural disasters emphasize the need to plan for catastrophic events, businesses can be disrupted by more frequently occurring crisis including fires, floods, power, utility or technology failures.

We, as internationals, deal with mass natural disasters around the globe a number of times a year, so we have well-tested systems which have now been appreciated by many of these U.S. agencies.

When disasters strike as a result of unsafe medical devices, nobody should be surprised. This is just the latest example.

This survey is evidence that last year's natural disasters impacted these freshmen in a significant way.

There is a built-in incentive to demolish. The first instinct after natural disasters is almost always to demolish buildings. It is almost always wrong.

There have been so many national disasters and tragedies this year and people have been giving as much as they can, but we'll hope they'll consider this a time to give in addition, not instead of.

Wal-Mart has experienced lots of disasters because they have stores and distribution centers in Florida, and they've figured out how to do it.

What the Red Cross needs now more than donated goods is cash, ... This is shaping up to be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, and it happened to our neighbors in Louisiana and Mississippi.

We remember the victims of the tsunami in Southeast Asia. But millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts. These are silent tsunamis.

Whether it will go very much further, I don't know. Diana ... is in this lonely situation and it's a rebound, too .... from all the various disasters she's had.

There is no question that the conditions we are seeing at the New Orleans convention center are deplorable. This is one of the worst disasters our nation has ever faced and the challenges to getting people out of harm's way are immeasurable. Some relief efforts, such as those at the convention center, are not moving as quickly or as smoothly as we would like.

There are some disasters beyond comprehension, and I think this is one of them.

With what Louisiana has gone through in the last few months, the disasters that have hit, the state is looking at tightening up its belt budget wise. We still want to be able to meet the needs of our students and serve them at the same level or higher than we did before. We didn't want it to impact them.

Drought and other natural disasters continue to plague many of America's farmers, ... USDA is working to provide needed assistance and emergency loans for farmers during these tough times.

During this year of disasters - here and abroad - the U.S. private sector's donation of medicines, water purification systems, vehicles, satellite phones and logistics and technology know-how have undoubtedly saved lives.

During times of emergencies, civil crisis, or natural disasters it is important for persons to remain free to exercise their constitutional rights in a lawful and appropriate manner, and I believe it is important that we provide individuals with specific reassurance that we value those rights.

Distant disasters shouldn't have any effect on us here, but unfortunately they do. It is like the trickle down effect. Big oil companies use them as a band wagon to raise their prices.

Disasters are very hard to get your arms around early on. In the early stages of a disaster, you can either underestimate it, as FEMA did, or you can overestimate it, as the mayor did.

Disasters come at us when we least expect it, and we are supposed to be prepared,

Disasters -- flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes, and so on -- have a schizophrenic political life, ... Before, or between, events you don't have people marching on city hall or state capitol steps saying, 'Save us from the hurricane, earthquake etc.'

Disasters happen, and anyone can have financial problems.

Disasters like this have tended to rebound the economy simply because of the massive recovery efforts. It's going to involve an enormous amount of expenditure.

I've been in this business for ten years and I've seen it several times. I was around when 9/11 happened, so I've seen what man-made disasters can do too.

Today we remember the victims of the tsunami in South East Asia. But millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts.

We're in a bad year. There have been more international disasters than usual. All the wars are continuing. The Pakistan situation will have an effect elsewhere.

We've been on this trajectory for about 15 years. We're seeing increasingly bigger disasters and increasingly higher losses. Now just about any place a hurricane is going to come in, it's going to hit a developed area. This is the way it's going to be from now on.

We're talking about returning to the Moon in 2018. There will be a lot more hurricanes and a lot more other natural disasters to befall the United States and the world in that time, I hope none worse than Katrina,

The sooner the share offering happens, the better it is in terms of investor confidence because it would redress some of the disasters investors have had to deal with.

These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more primary counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. SBA recognizes that disasters do not usually stop at the county or state lines. For that reason, counties adjacent to primary counties named in the declaration are included.

The state of California is among the best prepared for disasters in the country. This is a very capable state with a gross state product bigger than some countries and with many capable agencies and institutions.