Ian isn't something to be scared of, evenif Cat 4 or even 5. Yeah, I know how bad it can get, but there is no need to panic. We've been through these hurricanes before, I remember Andrew, Wilma, and that one year (05?) where there were 9 back to back to back.
I can see for how all the new peeps who moved here, yes, it would be something "they've" never seen or experienced before.
Keep calm. Prepared. Food for 2-3 weeks, plenty of water, medication (30 days) and shutters. Things will be ok.
I'm guessing you aren't a Zone A inhabitant. I've lived on the Gulf Coast all my 55 years and have seen a many a storm. In my experience if you are in Zone A - get out. I'm not that concerned for life and limb, but I am for my property. But that's the price of living in paradise I reckon.
Floridian Here: (South FL, not Tampa)
Ian isn't something to be scared of, evenif Cat 4 or even 5. Yeah, I know how bad it can get, but there is no need to panic. We've been through these hurricanes before, I remember Andrew, Wilma, and that one year (05?) where there were 9 back to back to back.
I can see for how all the new peeps who moved here, yes, it would be something "they've" never seen or experienced before.
Keep calm. Prepared. Food for 2-3 weeks, plenty of water, medication (30 days) and shutters. Things will be ok.
I'm guessing you aren't a Zone A inhabitant. I've lived on the Gulf Coast all my 55 years and have seen a many a storm. In my experience if you are in Zone A - get out. I'm not that concerned for life and limb, but I am for my property. But that's the price of living in paradise I reckon.