All media eyes are on the Gulf Coast. Now is the time for everyone to already be in their safe place. Many, many people have heeded the warning and have evacuated the coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. Other areas like the Alabama Gulf Coast and the Florida panhandle will have minimal impact. They will still experience rough surf and high winds, but the damage will not be as severe as it will be more to the west.

If you haven't been through a hurricane, it is hard to explain and the news coverage doesn't capture the true experience. My thoughts are with everyone who lives and works on the Gulf Coast. We will pull together and overcome this force of nature.