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.
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.
Some people thought the hurricane season was over. It's not.
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.