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I'm not in an evacuation zone because we're up high enough that the storm surge won't be an issue. Even if a catagory five were to hit, we technically don't have to go anywhere. But, I can tell you that there is no way in hell I'd stick around for one that big. For us, the wind and heavy rain will be a problem. Current concerns as I go about the apartment putting things in plastic tubs is that the roof will leak, windows might break, and, if all goes completely to hell, the roof might decide to fly East for the winter. We don't see that happening, but this area hasn't seen a direct hit from a hurricane since the 1920s or earlier so no one knows how well any of the structures will fare.
Why did I stay? Well, there are a couple of factors, the biggest one being that this caught us so off guard. We went from "A catagory one is going to hit Naples, let's get booze and have a party" to "RUN" in less than six hours. There was very little time to prepare. I'm also staying because I'm not in immediate danger of storm surge or flooding -- I live near an "E" evacuation zone and only A, B, and C are being told to get out.
I also didn't leave because no one knows where the storm is going to go. My only option is inland, and that doesn't change much. Hotels are full, etc.
And, I admit, I stayed because I'm interested. This is probably a really stupid reason, but its oddly compelling.
There is a shelter nearby in case anything severe happens and the apartment become unliveable.
The sun just came out. So weird.
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