We will not be protected until every family has protected itself, has equipped itself with a disaster kit and a plan.

FEMA will not have this preparedness burden on it anymore,

The Gonzalez family continues to believe in the laws of the United States, and we will continue to pray so that all of this may come true for Elian and that he may remain where his mother wanted him to be in country of freedom.

This is a catastrophic disaster, and that supersedes everything. It's unfortunate, but a family on the waiting list has to put themselves in the shoes of a family at the armory -- and that's probably the only shoes they have right now.

Customer service is at the top of his list, after security.

We understand it's extremely important to be thorough in the analysis. The department is still carefully analyzing all the factors involved.