The Lowcountry, full of residents who've never experienced a hurricane, many of them now rushing to prepare, just in case.

Residents on the islands and downtown, even a business in North Charleston all boarding up, all to avoid any headache Hanna may bring.

A couple hours worth of work, worth the trouble.

"We just wanted to be prepared. I lived through Hugo and I know what it was like," said Chrissy Binz who is having her Charleston Signs and Banner business boarded up.

The main concern here, looting. Binz fears even a small window puncture could lead to a major loss.

"We've already had a couple of cases where we've been broken into," said Binz.

The decision to prepare sooner than later, also for her employees' sake. She advanced pay day two days.

"A lot of people live paycheck to paycheck and they needed to fill their cars up and be prepared so we felt this was a good step. In case we have to close Friday, they have their checks and if the banks are closed they can cash today and be set," said Binz.

Downtown, a similar routine.

"Boss was nice enough to let us start his house first, then at the end of the week if we choose to do our own, we'll have time to do that," said Jon Erooker who spent the day cutting plywood.

Once the windows are covered, sandbags will line the foundation.

"You don't want to get caught with your pants down. This is a nice house and you've got things you don't want to loose," said Erooker.

Luxurious living now preparing for its unpleasant side.

If you plan to hire a company to board up your home for you--police want to caution hurricanes often bring about scams. They're urging residents to be extra cautious when making arrangements and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.