My father-in-law was one of those in Melbourne Beach (where Jim Cantore is now) ignoring evacuation orders. Until now! We just spoke and they’re leaving. If HE evacuates, stubborn old coot that he is, I’m hoping many others leave.
Glad to hear he is bugging out.
Although catastrophic damage is very localized, this size storm can erase all traces of a well built house, including the slab, and the street pavement.
Hooray! I can vouch for the relief you are feeling just now.