Context: Been watching the weather and news , and also spoke with my mom . Is everyone in the Chicago area doing ok ? My parents sump pump failed yesterday , and they took on about 4 inches of water in the basement .

Question: Why is the writer wondering if everyone in the Chicago area is doing ok ?
Options:
0. Because there is some severe weather in Chicago .
1. None of the above choices .
2. Because the writer has been watching the news .
3. Because the writer has been watching the weather .
Answer: 0