Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for washed-out bridges. Lock up home and leave. Your home is one of your most valuable assets. The information provided serves as a guide to help you protect it.
Permanent shutters are the best protection.
A lower-cost approach is to put up plywood panels. Remember to mark which board fits which window. Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Trim back dead or weak branches from trees. Check into flood insurance.