Thanks - keep them coming.

also

1. the situation isn't a matter of whining or taxes - we don't get a lot of whiners and there's no budget at all for ANYTHING in the township - they have hardly any money for the roads much less emergency services, so we're not talking about a tax increase or anything.

2. I need to keep it all about "we" and "us"

3. I'll shorten it, but after more comments.

Be harsh, I can take it. But be aware that this community has been through three major river floods in 2 years. We're familiar with emergencies.