to the evacuation efforts and preparation efforts. this is not a time to take chances. this could be the worst hurricane to ever hit florida's space coast. the east side. residents, look what is going on in the stores. this is what we see when you get ready for a major hurricane. it is an indication of what won't be there for you if you decide to stay behind. matthew slamming into the bahamas. proving deadly. 15 people have lost their lives. let's start with team coverage. we have boris sanchez live in daytona beach. boris, what are you seeing in terms of preparations and people taking this seriously? >> reporter: chris, people have to take this seriously. more than 2 million people are under evacuation orders this morning. it will be the largest mandatory evacuation since hurricane sandy back in 2012. along the coast, mandatory evacuation orders. north in flagler county and