My very good, long-time friend has lived in Lillian for the past year. Moved there from Marietta, Ga. Her back yard faces the beach and the water sloshes up into her yard. She said that every time the lightening flashed she saw the water rising, but it never reached her house. Scary!! I'm her adviser because I've lived in FL for 14 yr. Through a lot of really strong storms. We talk almost every day and I try to give her tips on what to do and how to plan. Told her to look at it as a learning experience and make notes. We talk about what food should be in the cabinets and what kind of weather radio to buy. I love her and we are like sisters.