mandatory evacuation last night. last night leaving town around 1:30 p.m., so the words of officials now are if you are here, you are on your own. the sheriff was adamant about the evacuation. he expected most people to be out of here by -- [phone breaking up] -- they are warning that it could be out for many days. they see that it's also -- keeping off the street. it's been raining, there is been strong winds. starting to see what definitely looks like a hurricane forming here in this region without a doubt. being described as catastrophic. the mayor says this is uncharted territory. they've never seen a storm like this -- >> trace: you up. not surprisingly, matt finn, we lost his cell phone. going into the very heart of the