'"They went to the store today and got some supplies, some two-by-fours and pieces of wood to put over the windows and doors and stuff, so they're making the necessary preparations," he said. "We've experienced a lot of hurricanes growing up. Probably not a hurricane as big as this, but we're taking the necessary precautions. They've got water, a generator, they're boarding up the house, so they're doing everything they can."'