The only things that my first thoughts say you left out are:<br><br>1. The level of "whine and complain" in the shelter will be absolutely astounding.<br>2. The authorities will tell you what they think you need to know only when they think you should know it (knowledge is power).<br>3. The authorities will ensure that you have nothing with which you might hurt yourself or others (think airport security on steroids).<br><br>Not that I have an opinion on this or anything......<br><br>When Andrew approached Louisiana in 1992 I executed my own bug out plan, leaving for a site of known availability 90 miles inland. Best decision I ever made.<br><br>Alan