Lived through Hurricane Mathews just a year ago. Lost power for a day, lots of trees down, Our town was closed for a few days, but we were in no danger of drowning on the 3rd floor condo. This time we are better prepared, enough water and food for 2 weeks without needing electricity.
Family members also went through Matthew but little damage to their property and none to their home...but it showed them the weak spots of what they now are protecting better....so ti was like a trial run.
They are hunkered down in Florida now and thus far no evacuations in their location....which is elevated higher than others.