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. |
The whole goal of the disaster-assistance program is to give people a start, but it was never meant to address all of one's needs. |
There are published guidelines when FEMA will adjust the cost share. |
There's a lot of time in getting the logistics. |
We are trying to do everything we can, but obviously there have been unprecedented needs here. I'm not aware of any specific needs that these people have that are not being met, but we are trying to give them face-to-face time to take care of their immediate needs. It's obviously a tough situation. |
We believe that this (a burial ground) is the best option for those that are not immediately identified. |
We believe the vast majority of individuals have registered. |
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. |
We can start moving units in, but in order for people to operate them we have to secure a site that has the appropriate infrastructure that has electricity, water and wastewater services. |
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. |
While we continue to make progress every day, the temporary housing mission is not moving as fast as anyone would like. |