Many seniors are staying put in nursing homes in Florida. A study concluded that nursing home residents who are moved during a storm are twice as likely to die if moved than if they were able to stay put. For many, staying in the nursing home is the best option and the homes make preparations days in advance. Here is a link to a CNN story from Florida.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/07/health/hurricane-irma-florida-seniors-nursing-homes-profile/index.html