Robulous78

I lived on Topsail Island, NC for a few years and from experience I can give these brief words of advice...

-Never hurts to have a full tank of gas or at least enough to get a few towns away... A car charger for cell phone also can be a lifesaver.
-Canned food is always a good thing to have on hand for obvious reasons (no need to keep cold,long shelf life)
-Boards for windows provide both protection from flying debris and security from possible looting after the storm and go up easily if already cut to fit openings.
-Having an evacuation route is good. Knowing the approved evacuation route for high water situations is a MUST.
-Know your location. General topography, Other bodies of water, flood planes and rivers can render roads impassable.
-Never drive in more then 1 foot of water unless the situation is dire. Electrical systems can short circuit and vehicles can stall.
-taking pictures both before and after the event are often important when dealing with insurance agencies.