Nicol Andrews Quotations

Since an effort like this has not been undertaken in the modern history of this country, I think we are about to learn how it will truly move forward. Historically, local decision makers have been the lead, and the federal government picks up the tab where the law allows.

from 30 years' experience that these hurricanes are still largely unpredictable and can turn at a moment's notice.

We look forward to working with all of our partners in states across the country as we continue to help families in hotels and motels find longer-term housing solutions.

I think anyone whose life has been turned upside down by a disaster has been traumatized. We want to help as many people as we can and that's what we're trying to do.

I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that we're designed to make people whole when our job is to get them back on their feet.

It is presumed these homes are uninhabitable, and these persons will be eligible for the maximum amount they can receive.

We continue to be attuned to any extenuating circumstances that still exist and we want to help.

We have given more than 700,000 families cash rental assistance to help them move on with the long-term recovery from the hurricane and we continue to be attuned to any extenuating circumstances that still exist and we want to help.

It was the right thing to do. We helped thousands of families who were forced from their homes without basic necessities. To slow down that process in order to find out who is trying to cheat the system would have hurt those who the system is designed to help.

Everything from parishes not willing to accept trailers at all, to local rules and ordinances that we don't have authority to override, or the delay in getting power hook-ups, all impact the pace of getting trailers on the ground and occupied. The supply of trailers is not the issue; we have plenty of trailers.

It's unfortunate that threats of violence would be made against anyone, as we all work together to recover from this disaster. The first priority is to protect and ensure the safety of FEMA workers. There are a lot of employees working hard . . . to help folks return to their homes and ensure they are receiving the assistance they are eligible for under the law.

It's a very dangerous situation at this point. We're ready and awaiting landfall.