since 1940 in a meteorogically severe -- we are going to have more storms, more problems with big fires. along the jersey shore, atlantic city is sinking because they have drawn the water out for drinking fresh water. we are going to face a whole series of fundamental problems. and if government doesn't exist for the purpose of helping us deal with these problems, then the options are not pretty. >> yeah. >> and i'm thinking, mayor, wen we think about the cost or the disruptions, sometimes we don't think about the full human cost, family separation in the context of the storm. permanent loss of wealth if you lose a home that you can never get back into. school disruptions for kids. and even the experience of someone who is dealing with a disability who 17 days without a bed could mean, life altering