You’re right, my sister’s place is two blocks off the beach, definately not where you want to be IMHO. But I think that anyone who stays should accept full responsibility for their safety through the storm and not expect any outside help until the most immediate danger passes.
Actually they need to consider staying for up to two weeks...roads will be closed until power returns......plus debre all over......many now without power throughout Florida. So far my family still has power....