>> reporter: we are ready to go like you said in your introduction. we've been at this since last thursday. we have gained time. it is in god's hands how far close to the i will jog. the closer it jogs in it will cause more damage. >> what scares you the most right now. >> reporter: the unknown. we don't know what to expect. the police chief and the sheriff for almost 14 years, we had a no-name storm in 2009 at 25 inches of rain in the area and crippled the beach. i've been here through irma and matthew. you have to sit back and see. look at those pictures from the bahamas it makes your head sink. they all have families and yet starting this afternoon they will be away from their families