[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

Why would you evacuate over a few inches of rain and some wind that was lighter than a few t-storms we've had in the last couple months?

I used to be extremely concerned about TORNADO WATCHES.
I'd go to our one interior room, the laundry room, with a chair, my pets, my passport/financial stuff, bottled water, and a comforter for over my head!
My husband is a retired Fire Captain. He would just smile and watch the storm from our birdcage.
I was certainly aware of the tornado damage in 2007, the year we purchased our first CYV.
I didn't realize it was an extremely rare occurrence.

Then I learned that if a tornado is seriously expected, your Weather Radio will advise of a tornado WARNING.
And you can watch local television to see if your area is truly in danger.
With a weather radio, programmed by the local Fire Department, you can be aware of all weather events.