I've been wondering the same thing. Couldn't they have had food, water, blankets, TP, meds, diapers, etc in semi's ready to bring in? Shelter's and shuttles readied?
With areas as densely populated as NYC and NJ, and after 9/11, I would've thought major prep plans were in place, there.
Couldn't THE PEOPLE themselves had food, water, etc. They had plenty of time to prepare. They didn't.
It is so clear. Anybody who thinks the government is going to take care of them is a moron. Food, water, social security, health care, whatever.