Editor, the News-Herald:

This morning’s front-page article concerning the City’s emergency operations during Isabel may give some the incorrect impression that I am less than pleased with our performance during the storm.

Please allow me to set the record straight. I am absolutely delighted with the completely professional, tireless, and often courageous performance of everyone involved in every phase of this disaster.

The teamwork and cooperation were superb. People did their jobs and helped others do theirs.

You can be proud of what you did and continue to do as we clean up our city…….I’m very proud of you.

Steve Herbert

Suffolk City Manager