Hurricane Helene Florida residents says ‘pray for us’ [Video]

PERRY, Fla. — Heeding the warnings and preparing for the worst, Floridians took the chance to board up their homes and businesses Wednesday.

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Big Bend on Thursday. The powerful storm set to hit the area as a major storm and bring deadly and catastrophic 15-20 foot storm surge to the area. 

“There was traffic all over the people moving around and moving around early in the day. I don’t know everyone kind of panics with a hurricane,” Preston Browne said.

The 67-year-old hasn’t evacuated yet, but doesn’t plan to ride out the storm in Steinhatchee, Florida. Like many, on the coast, he knows he needs a safe place to stay. If they haven’t already left, many will stay in hotels nearby or shelters despite the area being in a …