I was in the eye of a cat 3 back in 1983. It is like being in the wrath of God.
Right now as I type the UPS batteries ar getting a workout from a local thunderstorm. Thursday and Friday I do full system backups and make sure we have at least two off site copies.
I've been through a full system restore this summer for unrelated reasons. This time I think I know the drill.
I thought the eye was calm while the winds around it were destructive.