I'm one of those people that has a hard time asking for help..being independent as a child instilled that into me. Being prepared is an example of independence. I don't want to ask for help, as there will likely be thousands more asking and resources would be stretched thin as it is. I went thru all the hurricanes in Florida a few years ago (four already?). Lost our house, and had to live with my sister in law for a month. Had a two year old and it was a challenge. Also bugged out to southern Georgia for one, and only got that far because I-75 was a gridlock. They should have shut down the south-bound lanes and opened it up to north-bound traffic only. Never saw a south-bound power company convoy, FEMA convoy, or anything. From now on, think I'll shelter in place. I'm a realist.