We made up our minds that we would never let that happen again, if we could help it.

Then we could all afford them. To install a generator or solar panel today you need specialist help. You should be able to buy one at B&Q and stick it in yourself.

A lot of people are wanting to help but are not sure how. This storm has hit everyone's pocketbook hard. If people want to help, they can bring items, pitch in their time. This is the perfect time to find their niche with the hurricane disaster, ... And given that a lot of (schoolteachers) don't make a lot of money anyway, this is our way to help without having to spend a lot of money.

The neighborhood association will help people if they need something done; Jerry just told me how we helped build a ramp for a local church. We'll send flowers if someone passes away or has fallen ill. We're a small neighborhood, but everybody is really friendly and we keep a close eye on each other.

Shell has saved money so it has a responsibility to help right the wrong of leaving individual holders with a large tax bill.

So many land managers and owners are doing incredible work in vegetation management. We want to help these people share their vegetation management projects and successes with each other, and reward those projects that showcase the very best in Quality Vegetation Management practices.