Mitchell Moss : Disaster reminds us how much we rely on our local governments . Moss : Hurricane Sandy has put President Obama and Mitt Romney on the sidelines . The storm is expected to hit New York City Friday night, with a high of 50 mph or higher possible in some areas. Moss : We have to invest in the future by taking steps now to minimize similar disasters .
Mitchell Moss : Disaster reminds us how much we rely on our local governments . Moss : Hurricane Sandy has put President Obama and Mitt Romney on the sidelines . He says the storm also teaches us that we ca n't ignore essential infrastructures . Moss : We have to invest in the future by taking steps now to minimize similar disasters .