The simplest assessment of the aftermath of Katrina is that the worst possible event has occurred at the worst possible moment.

Dying should not be a taxable event.

This is an unusual event in that it's lasted so long and that it's occurred at such a unique time, because people think of drought conditions in the summertime. It's just not intuitive for this time of year for there to be a severe drought condition for North Carolina.

After last year's event, anything is possible. You have to get through that first turn. Once you're through that, then you can go on with the rest of the race.

We're making inquiries of local officials for an assessment of the situation.

We don't design for the worst possible conditions.