Josh Green: “Our state is still recovering from Lala, and we are not waiting for another storm to get close before preparing.”

“Twenty-five years later, we remember every life taken and honor the first responders and ordinary citizens who met unimaginable tragedy with extraordinary courage,”

We cannot wait for every damaged road, utility pole, harbor and public facility to be assigned a dollar value before asking the federal government to act.

The mayors are all working together and supporting one another and we’re going to continue doing everything we can to help people recover.

“We stand with the families who continue to carry this loss and recommit ourselves to the unity, compassion and service that brought our nation together in its darkest hour.