Had Hurricane Fran hit us here near Raleigh back in 1996. We are a couple hours away from the ocean. Here are my suggestions. Make sure you have batteries for a portable radio. it would be good if you had a generator as you might be without power for an extended period of time. Fill up all the gas tanks for your cars, golf carts etc as the gas stations will not be working with no power. Get cash out of the bank because the ATM's don't work without power. Put anything that is outside and loose into your garage. Bring some ice chests into your house filled with ice. Fill your bathtubs with water. After the storm (which could last hours) be careful outside as there may be power lines down and check on your neighbors Generally, just think of all that would not work in your house and surrounding area if you have no power or water for days and try to be prepared. You also might want to just make some reservations at a hotel not in the path and just go there until the storm passes by and until the electricity is restored.
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