put sand bags. we live in an area that's secure. and pretty high. so we're just taking those steps to get things done. >> did your neighbors stay too? >> i think about half of our neighbors are staying in the neighborhood. we did have some people who decided to leave. but most of us are hunkering down and riding out the storm. >> who is there with you. >> my husband and my mom, my brothers. a few friends from the neighborhood. are here we're all just hanging out waiting for irma to roll through. >> the last person we asked that question said they had four doings three cats and chickens this has become a game for us. >> hold on a second ali it was eight dogs. >> johnny, you have adequate food, water and what are your plans for power if the power goes out? >> well we -- i've been preparing for this storm for the past week.