Here's my input on this:

THEY TOLD HIM TO GET THE HELL OUT.
THEY TOLD HIM THERE WOULD BE MASSIVE DESTRUCTION.
THEY TOLD HIM THAT THERE WOULD BE LITTLE OR NO SERVICES AFTER THE STORM.
THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY NEEDED TO STAY OUT OF THE AREA.

What more does this guy need? Stone tablets engraved with a personalized evacuation notice.

They don't call evacuations for the hell of it. It's a major decision, and it's not easy or desirable for anyone.

Sorry, but they gave AMPLE warning on this, and made it very, very clear that "go time" was their one and only chance to bug out.

THIS is what it's all about - being equipped and prepared.