[Dog Gone]

I was in Lafayette for Andrew which hit my house as a Cat 3, then spun off toward Baton Rouge.

You're not truly out of the danger zone there for any hurricane, but the danger is minimal. That city is probably a destination zone for New Orleans residents wise enough to leave.

[Tall_Texan]

In fact, if you stay in Baton Rouge, you might be able to make a little profit. Do you have a spare bedroom or two? An extra sofa? Become an "instant" B&B.