surge. sometimes we ll overhaul an outdated sewer system to deal with flooding from heavy downpours. in philadelphia they re trying something else. green roofs, porou schls paichl curbside gardens to help absorb storm water. here s something we don t talk enough about. let s make sure our hospitals can stay open and operational in any kind of disaster. because, sadly, i saw what happened in new york during hurricane sandy. newborns who had been on respirators had to be ee r evac down nine flights of stairs in one new york city hospital because the electricity went off. nurses i love nurses. heroic, courageous nurses, were