at this point. we won't be able to assess that until first light. >> rick: do you feel like you are prepared? do you feel have you done everything ahead of this storm? it's coming. you have a couple of hours until landfall, perhaps. do you feel like have you done all you can? >> yes. the state of north carolina has a long history of working very effectively to be prepared for these types of emergencies. i have been doing this for -- working in this area for 27 years. and we have been through hurricane hugo, hurricane floyd. hurricane fran, which were major storms. quite a bit of damage. the state is well-prepared. the national guard. the governor has issued orders to get the highway patrol out. the guard is on stand by. coast guard. everybody is waiting to get in there as soon as the storm has passed. and then, of course, you are -- major advice to people, stay safe. the most important thing you can