home. you need to prepare for the eventuality that all of the roads will be closed today. >> we've seen people getting scare ed at the last minute, get in -- get scared at the last minute, get in the car with kids, and have trouble. in about 20 minutes you'll have another update. thank you. florida panhandle's bracing for the impact. already we're seeing the storm's effects. derek van dam live in apalachicola with more. >> reporter: good morning. the mayor of apalachicola trying to lead by example. evacuating himself and his family. look at the deserted almost ghost town behind me. one low-pressure car. seems as if someone decided to ride out the store. there are news personnel and emergency personnel still roaming the streets here. of course, mandatory evacuation.