Cahill said officials ought to take heed of the report and examine the real issues that may have contributed to the devastation.

While it may be politically expedite to point the finger at the DEP or some 'villain,' such tactics do not help us recover from this tragedy or prepare for the future.

We spent $22 million [on Barrett's investigation]. We ought to be able to read the report,

We agreed, in hindsight, that some of the issues highlighted in the report could have been handled better.

The phone system has been going nonstop, and I'm waiting for the initial online report. Some of our cabins may be booked solid by the end of the day.

The dead must heed them.