Hurricane approaching Florida

Daughter lives in Sarasota and are already water logged from all the rain this summer. In laws 85 live in Punta Gorda and are stubborn as hell. Said they are only going to put up shutters on their big windows. Unreal. My fear is with that strong of a storm it will redevelope in the Gulf. Lived in Fl for 15 years and experienced several hurricanes. Went out side and stood in the eye of Charlie.
Never been in a hurricane so I have know idea. We get some nasty storms up here and sometimes not often but soft ball size hail and tornadoes but not an all day problem like a hurricane.