David Kumbroch, WHNT News 19 Reporter, 9:07 p.m. CDT, May 29, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Congressman Robert Aderholt conducted an aerial survey of the damage before landing to tour volunteer sites and a few schools. They then conducted a brief community meeting with town leaders. Napolitano told them, "Hang in there. This is a strong, resilient community. People's roots go back a long ways."
She pledged FEMA's commitment to a long-term recovery. Napolitano assured, "This will be a marathon, not a sprint. We are in it for the long haul."
Hackleburg Mayor Douglas Gunnin is confident the town will rebuild in time. Gunnin says, "They didn't build Rome in one day, so we're not going to get Hackleburg built back in one day. I mean, we're talking about months, and probably a year."
However, Congressman Aderholt reminded leaders of the importance of working together at all levels. Aderholt pointed out, "It is imperative that the state and that the federal and the local government work together, and that's exactly what's been happening."
Both leaders made sure to point out that the federal government would help oversee the recovery from start to finish.
Hackleburg Mayor Douglas Gunnin is confident the town will rebuild in time. Gunnin says, "They didn't build Rome in one day, so we're not going to get Hackleburg built back in one day. I mean, we're talking about months, and probably a year."
However, Congressman Aderholt reminded leaders of the importance of working together at all levels. Aderholt pointed out, "It is imperative that the state and that the federal and the local government work together, and that's exactly what's been happening."
Both leaders made sure to point out that the federal government would help oversee the recovery from start to finish.
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