Things are getting a little nerve wracking on the west coast here. My dad lives directly in the path and I'm about 50 miles north of him. I realize that is subject to change but I think we can all agree that this thing is coming towards the west coast. If I can make a suggestion to save a lot of people a lot of time and frustration. If you live near the water and have to leave, as I may have to don't travel half way across the state. Find a sturdy constructed building 25-50 miles inland and ride it out if you can avoid getting stuck in traffic, because the main concern with this will be surge. You can hide from the wind but you can't run from the water.

Hurricane Charley '04(Port Charlotte, FL)