>> there is brock long warning not only of this monster storm, this historic hurricane heading toward the florida panhandle but also warning residents in georgia saying you need to wake up to this and what this is going to bring. >> with florence, it's so long ago, but it wasn't long ago that there was just rain inland. but this is rain and wind inland. a lot of folks affected by this. joining us now is mike thomas. he is the mayor of panama city beach, florida, which is right in the red zone of where this storm is striking land. mayor thomas, thanks for joining this morning. we know you got a lot on your plate. tell us how the city is responding to this. >> well, the city has done everything they can do to be ready. we have been fortunate. we've got good infrastructure in our city and we're a little short on roads. but right now we don't need them. >> so what -- >> we are in pretty good shape. >> glad to hear that. what is the position for first