Today that was the message — think about getting your valuables out and renting a U-Haul. Expect the worst.

I try to expect the worst, but even when the worst happens, it still feels so unexpected.

It was his job to expect the worst of humanity, including myself.

We do have some concerns with the weather pattern coming in. With the river rising, the water won't have anywhere to go but through those neighborhoods.

They're being told to be ready to evacuate should the river start to rise.

You get a little panicked at first. You think the worst sometimes. Luckily for me, it wasn't. It's treatable what I've got.