Everyone should take this hurricane very seriously. This is going to be a potentially dangerous and potentially deadly situation and people need to get prepared.
What people need to realize is that Rita has the same potential to create a catastrophic event as Katrina did.
Bad things can still happen, even on the fringes of hurricanes, ... We don't want people outside thinking it's OK. These squally bands can drop a tornado very quickly.
When this storm makes the turn, it's going to start moving very quickly. So people need to get their supplies now. It's a good time to beat the rush.
Some people thought the hurricane season was over. It's not.