VERO BEACH, Fla. – As Hurricane Nicole neared Florida’s east coast, residents and visitors in Vero Beach prepared for its impact as best they could.
Businesses in the heart of the tourist district were shuttered up, and most places, even grocery stores, closed early and were protected with sandbags.
Heavy rain and gusting wind made getting around a challenge for those brave enough to challenge the poor weather.
Local 10 News’ Janine Stanwood spoke with a family from Canada who were experiencing their first storm like this.
“This is my first hurricane ever. We’ve done this trip a few times, from Canada to the Bahamas and back, but this’ll be our first hurricane,” said one of the family members.
They’ve done everything they can to secure they vessel at a Vero Beach dock, and seemed confident that the preparations taken will be enough to keep the boat safe.
As for whether or not they’ll remain at the marina, for now several people with boats docked there are keeping an eye on the forecast and waiting to see what happens. Ultimately, they don’t expect to stay overnight.
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