Hurricanes give more warning than most disasters, which is an advantage — if you have a plan ready to execute rather than improvising during the countdown.
Decide evacuate-or-shelter in advance
Know your evacuation zone and your county's guidance before hurricane season starts, and decide your personal threshold for leaving rather than waiting to see what neighbors do.
Transportation is the biggest solo-ager gap
If you don't drive or don't want to drive in storm traffic alone, identify a ride in advance — a friend, a paid service, or your county's registry for residents needing evacuation assistance (many coastal counties maintain one specifically for older or disabled residents).
Register with your county's special needs or vulnerable population registry well before hurricane season — this is what triggers proactive check-ins and evacuation help.