north carolina we are watching the storm from a response perspective. people who are further north up the eastern seaboard, you can still prepare. we ask that you abide by the evacuation orders. those orders are not issued lightly, and we're really working to make sure there is no loss of life. >> now about local governments? what are they saying they need from the federal government? sfoo well, right now they want our overall support and coordination, and then as we go through the storm, there will be individual requests depending on what happens in different areas. this storm is covering such a broad swath of territory and there's no doubt that there will be different kinds of needs in different parts of the storm area. >> you know, our director is throwing up some pictures of surfers in bellmawr, new jersey, trying to ride in the big waves. of course, the rain has started in that area. what's your reaction to that?