I do feel bad for those who are trapped after the storm, but.....

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7. It may seem foolish or selfish, but my folks and many neighbors decide to stay put. (Ft Pierce)

At 80-90+ years old it is just easier to take your chances.

My pop's disabled, needs a wheel chair/walker etc. They have a cat to deal with.
When they were getting ready (i.e. my mom running around picking up food, supplies, hanging hurricane shutters etc) there were already lines and traffic was messy. They recommended not even going down because they knew it would be crazy, and you get stuck in state for days afterwards.

They are more concerned about getting stuck away from home.

Tough call when you cannot up and leave in an instant.

Luckily the winds never got too bad, though no power now of course.