The first and last time I evacuated for a hurricane, I was 10yrs old and Hurricane Andrew was forecast to direct hit Fort Lauderdale, where we lived.
We evacuated as directed for our zone (close to shore), from Ft. Lauderdale to my grandma's in Miami.
Guess what happened?
Today officially marks the beginning of hurricane season in Florida. One of the most surprising things to me after we moved here is that MANY people do not evacuate when the order is given... many residents (esp. old timers) just stay put.
The weather reports plant the fear of death in us, and I have always convinced my husband to evacuate. I was in Utah during Ian, and my husband didn't evacuate. But, normally, I'm here, and he chooses to make me happy because I listen to the weather reports and get terrified.
Last time I decided, "Never again!" It's expensive, exhausting, scary, and I'd rather take my chances and stay put. But now I'm second-guessing that decision.
Hoping for another hurricane-free season because I don't want to choose!πππ