“The system didn't break down, ... The system just wasn't designed to handle something so catastrophic.”
Terry Abbott
“The system didn't break down. The system just wasn't designed to handle something so catastrophic.”
Terry Ebbert
“Our current system is inadequate for a catastrophe of this magnitude. This has simply overwhelmed local, state and federal systems. We need a new approach when we're confronted with a natural disaster or, I would say, a terrorist attack that has these kinds of consequences.”
Susan Collins
“It's catastrophic. Working conditions are hazardous. It's hot and humid. The entire grid system in these areas is completely ruined. They're starting from scratch.”
David Botkins
“A cursory phone call to DHS would have revealed that the catastrophic annex is designed for 'no-notice' or 'short-notice' events, where no personnel or supplies have been pre-positioned, which was clearly not the case in Katrina.”
Russ Knocke
“Some left because they simply couldn't handle the catastrophe.”
Warren Riley
“There are so many tensions involved in any creative activity so when there is a catastrophe you never indicate that you think the end of the world has come. You examine it and say, "Well, this is a fine new catastrophe. Now, what else is important today?"”
Goeran Gentele
