Millions without power; thirty five dead; patients in intensive care being evacuated from hospitals. Hurricane Sandy is likely to continue on its destructive path for another three or four days. But hold on. The BBC's on the scene. They've set up an interview with a New York official. It's a chance to capture the horror and perhaps let viewers get some understanding of what it's like to go through this massive social upheaval. Sophie Raworth has got her first question ready.
'How long do you think will it take to clear up the mess?'
I thought she had missed the point slightly but at least she didn't (however tempted she may have been) follow up with: 'How do think the hurricane will affect the Presidential Elections?'
But quite apart from Sophie's contribution the BBC's coverage throughout the rest of the day failed to capture the human dimension of the devastation.
