Why would New Yorkers be any different from those who live in L.A. , S.F., Miami, or Denver? The collective fear they felt has subsided, the danger seems far away, and it may never repeat itself.

As usual, those who are prepared (I think 'survivalist' is not a designation encouraged here, correct?) are looked upon as odd and paranoid.

What I find unusual is that it indeed "happens" to someone every day. Every day a neighbor dies of a heart attack, a car wreck, SLIPPING ON ICE - yet it seems that there is a great deal of isolation that discourages interest in the world.