While Connecticut is not in the likely path of the worst of Sandy, last year's double dose of storms that left large swaths of the state without power for days got everyone's attention. Tree-trimming crews have been busy all summer and we can only hope that their work pays off when the wind picks up, as it will -- Sandy's footprint is huge. The folks between New York City and DC have the most to worry about, especially along the shore. Mike Corey and the HQ emergency response team are prepared to support the field organization in the affected areas as needed. I was scheduled to fly on Tuesday from Hartford to Ho Chi Minh City for the IARU Administrative Council meeting and Region 3 Conference. I tried to arrange an earlier flight from Hartford to Chicago, the departure point for the second leg of the trip (Hong Kong), but the effort fell through when that flight was canceled as well. So I am currently driving toward Chicago and am already far enough west to be out of Sandy's immediate path. I hope those of you in the storm's path are able to stay safe and dry. 73, Dave K1ZZ