We took into account the need for reduced use of fuel and the increase in congestion of the highways.

As fuel prices remain unstable and our nation's highways and airports suffer ever-increasing congestion and delays, Amtrak offers an invaluable alternative upon which Americans have come to rely.

Building more highways doesn't always result in less congestion and shorter commute times.

This guide has the potential to save businesses and government agencies millions of dollars from lost time and data as a result of an unforeseen crisis. As continuity plans are implemented, top decision-makers can take comfort in knowing that they have done everything they could to safeguard not only their organizations but their most valuable resource, their employees.

A Continuity of Operations Plan is essential for any business or government agency trying to sustain itself in the face of what seems to be an ever-present cycle of disaster.

We do the best that we can to get it donated, to get it reduced. We get the car into the shop, we negotiate with the repair company to get a good price, or to donate part of the services, and then we actually make the payments to the repair shops directly.