Originally Posted by greenbranch

Please do as the forcasters say.
I live on the coast of Alabama. About 3 miles from Mobile Bay on the East side.
The storm surge filling up the city street will probably do more damage than the wind. But if you are going to have snow on top of that, you could be without power for weeks. If you are on an island, your method of transportation could be cut off for longer so if they say evacuate, you should.
We are usually well prepared for hurricanes down here, but it is something you guys don't experience very often.
We have been very lucky. Since we built out house in 1977, we have only had minor damages to our home. As I say, we have been very fortunate. It is the tornadoes in the hurricane wall that causes all of the damage. And you just never know where they are. That cannot be predicted.
Stay safe and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greenbranch