Red - I agree with you. Having lived on Hilton Head Island for 17 years, one of the first things I packed when moving to TV was my emergency kit. Luckily only had to evacuate 3 times and there was no devastating damage other than flooding, temporary loss of utilities and water.
Only good thing is you have a warning with hurricanes, unlike our tornado here last year!!!!
graciegirl, Here is an excellent emergency kit list.
If you do have to evacuate, make a hotel reservation ASAP wherever you are headed.
I have heard from natives there is no need to worry, but who knows............
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/kit-print.html