"They opted not to be engaged"

Sounds good to me.

Speaking at a New Orleans City Council meeting on Monday, Korban laid out a timeline that led to a series of power and water pump failures that led to pressure dropping around 6:20 a.m. on Nov. 17. Amid several equipment issues, Korban said two staff members “bailed.”

“They failed to perform,” Korban said. “That means they didn’t do their job.”

Pressed for further details, Korban said the staff members were still present at the utility’s Carrollton power and water plant, but that “they were not responsive.”

“Let’s put it this way: They didn’t necessarily leave, but they were not available,” Korban said.

“They did not freak out,” Korban added. “They opted not to be engaged.”

Don't freak out and remember it ain't all about you. That's just being a good American right there.