I read that they are or were using busses on Key West to evacuate people. Some of the airlines were offering good fares to get out, too. I agree that it has to be tough to be stuck in a long, slow line of traffic just trying to get out.
This is the first real hurricane down there (in our area) since we bought our condo six years ago. One of my friends is riding out the storm in Georgia. Another is staying put which really makes me anxious.