prepared? >> this is the first storm that we have actually been here. we bought the building in september of 19, and michael had went through a year before put four foot of water in the my lower portion of the building, besides having to restructure dry wall, the building withstood it. that is part of the reason we state, is, i have got to be able to open windows, doors if the water does get high or else it will bust everything out. >> john hines, please stay safe. we will be thinking about you and really concerned, and i hope that everything will be okay for you as well. thank you so much. >> thank you. >> we will be right back, everyone, with so much more on our breaking news, tonight. hurricane idalia already lashing florida. we are fearing it could be a dangerous once in a lifetime event. we will go live to clearwater, florida where cnn correspondents are standing by seeing heavy wind and rain.