I saw what Ike did to my area with a seawall, those barrier islands doesn’t have any protection. These people need to leave now!
Hatteras locals are staying. I think they are nuts.
You are right about that! The newer, more 'developed' areas on the OBX are elevated well above the water level. The 'older areas' are right there on the beach. Many homes just barely above the water level. It would be nearly suicide to stay there during a terrible storm.