Oh boy. I cant even imagine what will happen to this area if a hurricane comes close. It will be a rude awakening to all of the post Opal developments. Especially south of 98, along 30a.
I think most people already know but here are a few common sense things.
The tourist are first to get evacuated, leaving the locals little gas when they tell us to go.
Staying behind is foolish and irresponsible if you have children. Emergency services are all but shut down.
The causeway has typically washed out on the North side of the 331 bridge.
Back when I had a house phone, I had an answering machine. If I called home and I didnt get the machine, I knew that power wasn't restored.
May as well have a pre-hurricane cookout/feast because the power will be shut off for safety and all of your refrigeated and frozen food will be compromised.
Plywood, generators, gas, etc. get awfully scarce and expensive just before a storm.
I don't think I will put the evac route, that I used in the past, on a public forum.
Most of the hotels within reasonable driving distances will be booked full.
I have had banking issues during storms so having cash to travel with is handy.
We have always turned evacutions in to mini vacations. May as well make the best of it.