All the authorities can do is issue the warnings and give the advice to leave. That drops it in the lap of the prospective evacuees. If they don't leave, fine...

BUT if they decide not to leave, they shouldn't be able to cry for help when the fire or hurricane is ten feet from their door, putting prospective rescuers in danger.

You pays your money and you takes your chances. People want to make their own decisions, so let them live with them. Or die with them. There's no point to arguing and fighting with them.

Sue