No one on the west coast of Florida should be taking this one lightly. The rapid intensification is completely off the charts. After Helene, when the water came within a vertical foot or so of our threshold, we are expecting at least 2 to 3 feet of water in the house and preparing for it. Prioritizing relative value of items and protecting from water as much as possible, boarding up(our windows are only about half changed out to impact), anchoring and stiffening the roll up garage door, etc…Even after being through quite a few storms and two direct hits with Charley and Ian, we've never dealt with flooding. About as mentally prepared for it as we can be. Prepare for the worst and hope (and pray) for the best. Stay safe everyone and get prepared.
