Would you travel toward Hurricane Matthew?

Absolutely not. Stay off the roads and let the emergency vehicles, power crews, and other ESSENTIAL personnel do their jobs. Unless you're traveling to help out stranded relatives, I think it's incredibly selfish to go into a disaster area.

No

Nope.

Aside from the danger/inconvenience to myself, I have a moral problem with taking an unnecessary trip that may impede use of roadways for emergency services.

Stay out of the areas impacted by the storm so the people who have to be there can do their jobs.

Only if it was some kind of life and death situation such as a loved one in the hospital. But otherwise absolutely not.

Not if I could help it. I was supposed to fly to Charleston this morning, but they've moved it to flying to Savannah on Sunday afternoon. I fully expect the trip to be changed again before Sunday (hopefully by COB today so I don't have to fool with canceling flight/hotel over the weekend). I think it's actually pretty irresponsible to travel (for leisure) into an area that's dealing with flooding/power outages where you can get in the way of emergency personnel and utility crews.

Only if I had family there that needed my help.  My DS is headed down there either today or tomorrow but he's an adjuster for a major insurance co so he needs to go to help with claims.  

consider yourself validated by every post on this thread. The other party is flat out wrong.

No. That's a trip that can be postponed. I think the hurricane path is uncertain enough that I would avoid the whole area until the threat has passed.

12" of rain and historic flooding is very serious.

I don't think any hurricane is hype. I don't think we have enough respect for the seriousness of storms and how dangerous it can be.

Unless she's part of a disaster relief team, she needs to stay out of the way. Every first responder I know would say the exact same thing.

I agree.

Seminole and Orange counties have declared curfews. My FIL is in the hospital in Orlando and none of the family is going to be with him today. (Most of them live within 2 miles of the hospital). I assure you, they are not the kind of people who would skip a visit. If you live within driving distance, it is a requirement to visit, everyday. If you have work, your next visit better be the hospital and they are NOT going.

Make sure your enlightened friend drives her own car. I can't imagine her getting far since there is a gas shortage, but I am sure she can bunk in her car where ever the emergency vechicles push her off the side of the road. A sleeping bag, a few gallons of drinking water, food and toilet paper should be on her packing list. A box of baby wipes might be a great refreshing suggestion. Might i suggest unscented wipes? Body odor and perfume are not a good combo.

Hopefully that last paragraph comes off as a bit tongue and cheek rooted in reality.

Ps All of Disney and the main Orlando airport are closed.

Chances are roads will be closed. I am in the middle of the hurricane right now (expected to affect me directly from 2-8 EST). Your pissy party is selfish and inconsiderate.

Goddamn Drudge Report convincing people this hurricane isn't really dangerous. They are disgusting.