Michael Petruccelli says; Even when the storm is a hundred or more miles away the weather conditions begin to deteriorate, and driving conditions will worsen. The most important thing to remember is to do as much as you can before the Warning is issued. Waiting until then will only give you about 24 Hours to complete preparations and evacuate if you are required. If you are registered for transportation to a public shelter, you will only have s few hours after the Evacuation Order before your ride will arrive. Also, waiting until the Warning to drive hundreds of miles increases your risk of being caught in the storm on the road. Remember there are safe options within Pinellas County.
