[Mrs. Robinson]

I think many people who have never been through a hurricane are frightened because it is an unknown.
Having lived mostly somewhere along the Atlantic Ocean and in Florida over 30 years, I am still not cynical because I have seen what a hurricane can do.
We all should be cautious and listen to what the meteorologists say.
We should listen to what local newscasters and city officials tell us to do.
Don't worry about things you have no control over, but be preemptive and think constructively about "what if" kind of things.
Clean your bathtub and fill it.
There may be some blown over trees and things like that, but everyone will be fine.
Have a glass of wine. No. Have two or three! Then relax.