this info is to inform not scare...with hurricanes it is best to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.Storms this early in the season Wobble...ie. Charlie hitting Punta Gorda last year in Florida but wasn't suppose to...

If you have a pool Sink all the non metal furniture and bring in anything that can become a projectile with high winds...

I prefer to vent my house during the storm to not create pressure but others say close it up airtight guess it depends on the structure type.get flashlights and extra batteries if still available and hopefully you have a weather radio or someone does close by.

Non-perishable food is good but the jugs of water in the freezer will help you from losing that food and 2 in the frig will also keep it cool for at least 24 hours try to put drinks in a seperate cooler to avoid opening and closing the frig to much.I hope this helps if I think of anything else I'll post...hopefully you will not need to implement this info