Although I did not see it for this storm, there are always huge convoys of utility trucks heading down I95 and other interstates headed toward the expected damage area. They get in and stage to be ready to go to work.
We were driving south on I75 last night and saw scores of utility trucks heading south.
Utility company trucks already leaving the Ozarks for FL.
I haven’t seen any leaving MS either, but I have to assume that they are prepping to be ready as the storm passes and areas are clear enough to get into. Pretty amazing the way the States do so well supporting each other as the Feds drag their feet and running as inefficiently as possible. Would be better to put FEMA funds with certain States and allow them to make best use of it while cutting down on the Federal bureaucracy.