[Petronski]

I believe the deal is: evacuate the area by time X. After time X, no search and rescue will be attempted, citizen: you are on your own.

[Constitution Day]

You're exactly right.

[Renegade]

But they used the phrase MANDATORY evacuation!!!

[SheLion]

I believe the deal is: evacuate the area by time X. After time X, no search and rescue will be attempted, citizen: you are on your own.

If the authorities think it can be life threatening, and if anyone decides to stay, the authorities have them sign a paper (like a will for next of kin), and this will release the state of any liability.

The person has been notified that if they stay, they do so at their own risk.

If their home is torn up, and by signing this document, I'm not sure how much insurance will be paid out for the destroyed home and/or life if any.

[OPS4]

Exactly Correct.But those on the barrier Islands and exposed keys are at greater risk.
Ops4 God Bless America!