there is a huge tree across the street which is blocking the entire -- our entire way. there are several of our largest trees around the city that have come down. there are lines down. there are light poles that have snapped into two and bent. it is really something i have never seen before. >> we've been talking all through the night and into the early morning hours with mayors and members of congress and all of them, of course, preparing for the worst and that's what most of them got. as bad or worse than their worst expectations. is this even worse than you might have expected, mr. mayor? >> absolutely. i mean, you know, you have to remember a year ago we faced an earthquake and a hurricane all in one week. this is the most devastating thing i have ever seen. it has really caused severe damage throughout our city. we do not have power. our police force is out surveying with our fire department and just assessing the damage right now throughout