If you decide to leave, leave early. Otherwise, your options are limited or eliminated.

TRUE.

The biggest thing that everyone should learn from this - is that city and Gov authorities will not evacuate a large city ... unless they are strongly convinced of widespread casualties. Even when a major hurricane is approaching an enormous city, city and state authorities will not evacuate. Why? Because casualties are unknown, and mayors are more afraid of being criticized for over-reacting. So ask yourself one question ... for any impending disaster, HOW will authorities know the exact number of future casualties? Because unless someone can give them a convincing argument for a high number of casualties, they will choose to keep people in place.

So the advice above is the best advice .... get out early - your own personal decision - if you think the action is warranted.