Mandatory evacuations have started. If you live in any areas where an evacuation has been ordered you must go.
NHC current image (may be out of date, but should update. Click here for the current NHC track)
This is expected to make landfall as a MAJOR HURRICANE, evacuations have begun four days early, this is a serious storm, if you are told to leave, you must go.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php
I will update OP periodically. Do not rely on it, instead use the actual NHC website, and consult local officials if you have any questions.Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
Flashlight
First aid kit
Extra batteries
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener for food
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=5
As of now, The official Hurricane Center forecast suggests that peak winds will reach 150 mph between Tuesday and Wednesday, just 7 mph below Category 5.
Edit; 9/11. Evacuation sources;
https://twitter.com/VDEM The Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management coordinates Virginia's emergency prep/response/recovery
(Main site is down right now)
https://www.ncdps.gov/florence North Carolina
https://scemd.org/ South Carolina