As John Posey stood outside his seafood restaurant, he reflected on how this hurricane felt different, prompting him to consider evacuation for the first time in his life.
Across Florida's Big Bend region, evacuations were more pronounced as communities prepared for Hurricane Helene, which follows a pattern of increasing concern given the last two hurricanes.
Mandatory evacuations turned neighborhoods eerily quiet, with once-bustling venues like Waffle House boarded up, echoing the seriousness of the latest hurricane threats along the coast.
Sheriffs in Taylor County urged residents who chose to stay to notify officials about their status, emphasizing the importance of safety and preparedness as Hurricane Helene approached.
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