Like the Boy Scouts say, be prepared! In 2011, Tropical Storm
Lee moved through the area causing widespread flooding and
devastation. Then last year Hurricane Sandy's effects included
extended local power outages. In July, during the week of the
Troy Fair, tornadoes touched down leaving buildings destroyed,
trees uprooted and events cancelled. They are but three
examples. It seems as though severe weather events are becoming
more and more common. We can't stop the possibilities, but we
can learn to be more prepared. Today ends national "Severe
Weather Preparedness Week." It was a good time for people all
across the country to think about what to do in case of a
weather emergency. Many tornado and severe weather drills took
place, including locally. To the Troy School District's credit,
students there experienced their first "weather drill." Instead
of filing outside of the building like they would for familiar
fire drills, they were guided to the basement. The students were
instructed to group closely togethe