You are up in Homestead? I'm down here at mile marker 17, Sugarloaf Key. I have not ever evacuated for a storm, but always send my wife out. Last summer was just unbelievable, 30 years down here and to be hit by four in one season boggles the mind.
Yep, I'm in Homestead. You're way down there. We don't evacuate either. Hubby works at the Nuke plant and is considered essential. He has enough time to put the shutters up and head to the plant to prep for the storm there. So I stay and ride out the storms.
I agree, 4 in one year is enough. What amazes me is how many blue roofs are still out there. It's almost hurricane season again and people still can't find a contractor to fix their homes.
Sure was horrible .. after having lost it all in Andrew in Naranja, just north of Homestead, those 4 agonizing storms in 6 wks put me on my knees ... and I had to get out after 3 decades. My prayers are now always with all who have to deal with these terrifying things.