We are going with the vendors' commitments and we'll hold them to that. They told us they could deliver 500 a day and they are meeting that goal, and as long as that happens we'll be OK. |
We are placing mobile homes in areas where we have been given the authority to do so by state and local officials, and we will continue to do that. |
We as a federal government can't come in and just place anything anywhere. This is not a takeover. We have to work within the limitations by state and local officials. |
We bought a basic package without amenities - a room to live in, based on need, and food to eat, ... This is not about being bathed in luxury - it's to get people out of the Astrodome. |
We bought a basic package without amenities - a room to live in, based on need, and food to eat. This is not about being bathed in luxury - it's to get people out of the Astrodome. |
We present the cities with emergency declarations and let them manage things their way. |
We realize there are other offers coming |
We will work until we get every displaced citizen into some type of housing. |
We're trying to save lives. The rescue teams are FEMA people. The medical assistance are FEMA people. Right now, getting people off roofs and keeping people from drowning are a priority. |
We're working with them on a case-by-case basis to determine where they are with their housing solutions. |