About the NW surplus vehicles: So many people fail to evacuate at the height of a situation and are desperate for help. Step one is to get access to flood areas. Step two is to have actual equipment that starts to contain a fire, or provide medical aid or subdue looters. Thankfully, NW can do all, including evacuating elderly in a protected way. If you really want to learn, stop by any public safety dept. and ask. NW is now far better prepared than most, if not all shore communities. This is the responsibility of public safety. The cost is minimal considering the ability to protect.