Part of preparing means stocking up on supplies and if you haven't started already, you may not be able to avoid the rush.

There was a steady flow of Lowcountry residents in and out of Lowe's all day Tuesday. All of them stopping by the hurricane section, where the batteries, the flashlights and radios are going, going and may soon be gone.

Where exactly she'll go, still a guessing a game. Those who've played before, not making a gamble.

"I remember when the windows were pushing in on Gaston and I had to get up out of my seat and that was a cat 1. So just be prepared, it's the smart way to go," said Mount Pleasant resident Kathleen Savage.

Savage stocking up on water and a radio she hadn't seen before.

"I just thought this was kind of cool, because you can amp it up yourself. Just in case, I thought it'd be neat to have," said Savage.

Gas storage tanks, also moving quickly.

"Just to be safe. The stuff is cheap. It doesn't hurt. You can always use it down the road," said Jason Bean who's trying to beat the rush.

Extra fuel, needed to fire up the generator, but if you haven't purchased one already, you may be out of luck.

Ron Fuller picked up the floor model. It was the last one in the store.

"I feel like I've got four stars," said fuller.

Fuller also adding propane and a gas grill to his cart. One of many grabbing what they can, while they can.

Another element to consider is the recovery. While you're out stocking up, consider things like a rake or trash bags, even a chainsaw depending on the debris hanna could leave behind.

As for the generators, lowe's, home depot and sam's all sold out Tuesday but are expecting shipments overnight. Store management says they expect the generators to go first come first serve come Wednesday morning.