What would you do if warned about an oncoming hurricane?

[RichGirl]

24. The best thing about a hurricane...

Unlike a tornado which is so fast you have to act immediately...Hurricanes are slow. You have at minimum 24 hours to decide to leave or stay, pack up, etc. I've see many. Only left for one. The others were mostly nerve racking. Preparation is the most important thing. Stock up on food and drinking water and count on losing electricity, which means if you're in the country with a well, your water pump won't work so no water. Lots of batteries, candles and most important a generator and gas. Use sparingly.

I've gone over 10 days without electric and water...so it seems those on SI complaining about a few days...well, they'll learn...won't be their last hurricane.

But...if there's a mandatory evacuation you leave. ESPECIALLY if you have children. There is nothing more important than your lives. So, I honestly don't get why the people on Staten Island didn't leave. They're on an island, in the Atlantic, the biggest storm ever coming their way...and they stay???? Lots of shelters are set up for evacuees in schools and churches, with food, water and beds. No excuse. But...like I said...they'll learn.