16 Quotes by Ann Thomas

We've always asked people to leave earlier, but because of Katrina, they are now listening to us and they're leaving as we say,

If they don't want to leave, they are staying at their own risk.

Please do not try to come back to the island. ... Hopefully, in the next couple of days, this island will be cleaned up and we'll get you home.

The real lesson (from Katrina) that I think the citizens learned is that the people in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi did not leave in time, ... We've always asked people to leave earlier, but because of Katrina, they are now listening to us and they're leaving.

We only see our public officials when it's time for a vote. The only time you see law officers is when they're making an arrest.

We like the integrity of this church's leadership, the wonderful sense of family and the warm welcome to new families. It's based in the Word of God and the Scriptures, and we also wanted our children to grow up in this church because of its wonderful children's ministry. And as our sons have grown up, they've wanted the same for their children.

Tuesday at 2 p.m., I will ask for a voluntary evacuation if the weather predictions remain the same,

I've lost my home, my car, my job. I have six grown children and five of the six lost everything,

they are staying here at their own risk.