As I entered the area, I was greeted by a jarring sight – downed trees scattered around farms as far as the eye could see. It felt like a scene out of a movie, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that a fierce storm had swept through the region. Upon reaching town, I was met with more chaos – the bridge to Ticum was closed due to the shutdown of route 31 caused by icy conditions, fallen trees, and power cables. A tornado is something I never thought I’d encounter in this area, and it was truly a surreal experience.