this is serious. we have to prepare for a direct hit. this surge by itself can be deadly. >> governor scott urging residents to heed the warning to this storm. more than 1.5 million residents are under evacuation orders. joining me from ft. pierce florida mayor linda hudson where mandatory evacuations are under way. thank you for joining us by phone. i know you've just been briefed by county officials. tell me what they are telling you about the trajectory of the storm and what you can expect in your community. >> hello. >> mayor, it's andrea mitchell in washington. i know you've just been briefed. i'm asking what the emergency county officials are telling you about preparations and about