14 Quotes by Greg Meffert

I don't know what else we can cut when we've already laid off all these people whose skills we could use right now.

We've been told in no uncertain terms those bills are going to get shot down.

Over all, the new flood maps released by FEMA today truly do represent some good news for the city and its rebuilding process. Essentially, these new maps more or less maintain the city to the already previously enforced 100-year flood elevation standards.

I think this signifies that a plan and a process to notify homeowners is finally in place that everyone is satisfied with. We can now begin the rebuilding process.

Though the City has some concerns, overall the new flood maps released by FEMA today truly represent some good news for us and our rebuilding process. Essentially, these new maps more or less maintain the standards already previously enforced at the 100-year flood elevation levels.

We had to inspect 110,000 homes in six weeks, and I had nobody to send out to do the inspections. There's not exactly a handbook on that.

This is not to say that we do not have some concerns. However, we still believe that there is work to do to improve these maps before they become permanent.

There will be no wholesale demolition of neighborhoods without consent.

Everyone said, 'Oh my God,' or whatever. He was very, very logical. What he's been doing is funnel all the information, prioritize the tasks.