Hurricane Dorian is now expected to impact Florida on the early morning of Tuesday as a category 4 hurricane.

All of Florida will feel the impact of this storm, and we can never reiterate enough that ALL FLORIDIANS are within the cone of uncertainty for a direct impact. Now is the time to prepare.

My family lost a roof to Hurricane Charley in 2004, Irma passed over my house, and I've had my fair share of near misses too. As someone who has spent a lifetime dodging hurricanes here, I offer these tips:

• Remember, the "cone of uncertainty" above is for the CENTER of the storm but the area affected will be MUCH LARGER. Also, don't forget that also means that our entire state is still vulnerable for a direct impact. Two years ago, Irma was supposed to hit the East Coast too, then it slammed into Naples on the West Coast. My point, prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

• Be neighborly! The cleanup after the storm and/or days without power can be brutal, businesses suffer from downtime and damage, and we all become reliant on the generosity of our neighbor with a generator and pickup. If you're fortunate, help; if you don't truly need help, then let the first responders, volunteers, and clean-up crews focus on those who do. It's likely that our East Coast friends feel the brunt of this one; be prepared to donate your unused hurricane supplies quickly after the storm so they can get to the people who need them most.

• Heed the warnings, stay informed, and be prepared. We will get through this, together.

-Andrew