That was because it became clear that the next big threat facing not only my city, but other cities around the country, was not the one-and-done disaster, where you can ride in like the cavalry, as a firefighter, put out the fire and leave, feeling like you have made a difference and everything is OK.
Eso fue porque me quedó claro que la próxima gran amenaza  no solo para mi ciudad, sino otras ciudades del país, no era el desastre de un golpe, donde uno puede montar  la caballería, como bombero, apaga el fuego y marcharse,  sintiendo que has logrado la diferencia y todo está bien.