"Sir, some of the families have been evacuated already. Others are still left, but the rescue teams are already on site and assisting them," reported my staff. "Thank you. That's good. Keep me updated, and make sure to maintain the shifts. We can't have our responders be overworked." My staff nodded, and I turned to the next person waiting to give his report as he left. Coordinating our efforts had been my routine for the past three weeks. It was a difficult time for everyone, but while the storm continued to persist, so was our determination. At long last, we finally retained some semblance of safety and order. Most of the people were displaced, but they no longer had to worry about their well-being and basic needs. After a series of reports, I stepped away from the temporary control

