I live in Denver, so I have no idea but I’ve always been curious. Call me crazy but I’ve kind of always wanted to be in a hurricane haha 
wow, great answers from everyone. Thanks!
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Most people if it is a strong hurricane, gather their family and personal possessions and evacuate to an area that the hurricane is not going to affect. There are however, some people that stay at home during hurricanes either because they believe they can "ride out" the storm or mainly to protect their home and belongings.
Prepare an emergency disaster kit in case you must evacuate. Make sure that your kit includes a first aid kit, any medications that your family will need, drinking water, sleeping bags, canned food (with a can opener), flashlights and a radio.
In addition, it is a very good idea to have your most important documents ready to take with you in a waterproof container. You don’t want them getting destroyed by the hurricane.
Have an evacuation route planned well in advance. If you do have to evacuate it will be much simpler if you are not trying to decipher a map on the fly. Know where you are going and how you are going to get there.
Have a plan for your pets. Will you be taking them with you? If so, do you need to bring anything along for their needs? If you are leaving them behind, do you have a plan for their food and water needs? Will they have adequate shelter?
We all saw what Hurricane Katrina did to abandoned pets. Don’t let your pet end up like one of them.
One thing that people often don’t think of is the need to secure any lose objects. Anything out in the yard that the wind can pick up can literally become a dangerous missile during a hurricane. Make sure everything outside of your house is secured.
Which brings us to our next point – the most vulnerable points of your home during a hurricane are your windows. Do whatever is necessary to make sure that they are secure. If you need to board them up, then board them up.
Some people have hurricane shutters on their homes and that is a great idea. The last thing that you want is for a hurricane to break a bunch of windows and then for your home to be flooded with water.
If you are not planning to evacuate, make sure that you have enough supplies for at least a couple of weeks. You will need food, water and medical supplies for your whole family. In addition, you are likely to lose power during the storm, so have flashlights and a battery powered radio ready to go. If it is a really bad storm you may be without power for an extended period, so plan accordingly.
After the storm is over, wait until government officials say everything is okay. Often it is the time AFTER the storm that is the most dangerous. Most people do not realize that more people usually die after a hurricane than during one.
The roads are often very hazardous at this point, and downed power lines are likely to be everywhere. In addition, public water supplies may have been contaminated by the storm, so drink bottled water until you are given an indication that everything is okay.
A hurricane is not fun for anybody, but if you follow these simple steps it will give you and your family a better chance of coming through a storm smoothly.
Actions to take when a hurricane is coming are >>>>
Board up all windows to help prevent broken windows.
Secure all outdoor furniture to reduce the amount of damage to it, and to help prevent it from being thrown against your (or someone else’s) home, and causing more damage to the exterior of the home and the outdoor furniture.
Turn off gas to prevent gas leaks from broken or damaged gas lines.
Stock up on battery powered flashlights, candles, and have a battery powered radio.
Stock up on bottled water, as well as non-perishable foods that can be prepared and eaten without having to be cooked. Be sure to have enough food and water to last for everyone in the home for a week, including pets. And don’t forget a can opener and a clean, sharp pocket knife.
If you have an infant on a bottle, have enough bottles on hand so that you won’t have to worry about how you can wash them if there is no clean water. And be sure to either have single use sized cans of formula, or an ice chest with plenty of ice to store any opened cans of formula.
Stock up on anti-bacterial hand wipes, gel hand cleaners and paper towels in the event there is no water for washing or bathing.
Have a two week supply of any prescription medications, as well as personal care items (tooth brushes and paste, hygiene products, etc.).
Have a well stocked first aid kit in the event of injuries. Disinfectants, antiseptics, antibiotic creams, bandanges, cotton balls, aspirin, Tylenol, and a thermometer are some of the basics you need.
Make sure all vehicles have a full gas tank.
Have several changes of clothing for each member of the household, and if you have a baby still in diapers, have a two week supply on hand.
Select the innermost part of your home, on the ground floor, to ride out the storm, but not a basement or cellar. In the event of flooding, being in those areas of your home may make it impossible to escape. Stay away from all windows and glass doors!
Have mattresses, blankets, pillows, etc. already in place before the storm hits.
It would also be a good idea to purchase a bedside commode in the event the water and plumbing is rendered out of order during the storm. You can line the receptacle bucket with small garbage bags to make clean-up much easier and more sanitary. These can be purchased from any medical supply store, as well as many drug stores.
Have a supply of books, puzzles, toys, etc. in the event the electricity is off, especially if you have children.
You may want to purchase a portable generator, which costs about $500 for an average sized one. This is especially important if someone in the household is on oxygen or other electrical powered medical equipment; it will also keep the foods in your refrigerator/freezer from spoiling in the event of an electrical outage. But if you do use a generator, be sure to follow all instructions and safety precautions that come with it, and do not operate it indoors (carbon monoxide!).
Fill all bath tubs with clean water; it can be used for sponge baths, flushing toilets, etc. But if there are young children or pets in the home, be sure the door is kept securely closed at all times to prevent a child or pet from falling in the tub and drowning. A young child can drown in two inches of water!
Go over emergency instructions with everyone in the household such as everyone staying together, away from all windows, etc.
Also, if there are several members in the household, develop an "accounting system", where everyone is accounted for at all times in the event the storm gets really intense. Since tornadoes are common during hurricanes, this system is extremely important.
Since water/flooding caused by tidal surge is the leading cause of death and destruction in hurricanes, it is crucial to be aware of your surroundings. If you observe water coming into your house, get to an upper floor immediately.
If you have pets that stay outside, bring them in during the storm; they deserve safety and comfort, too.
Have enough cash on hand to last for a while in the event you can’t get to the bank or an ATM.
Do not wait until the last day to purchase supplies (food, water, etc.) or you run the risk of there being very little, or even none, of the supplies left that you need. It’s a good idea to stock up on all non-perishables at the beginning of hurricane season.
It would also be a good idea to have a cell phone, fully charged, with you so you will have a way to call emergency services if needed, and to contact family/friends to let them know if you are all ok. Just keep in mind, though, that the cell towers may not be working for a while, so it would be a good idea to have a back-up plan to notify family/friends.
It is recommended to print this and save for the next hurricane season, rather than trying to rely on memory to take all precautions, and store it in an easily accessible place.,
Evacuate to higher ground, or prepare for evacuation if needed. Board up windows in homes.
Stockpile canned foods and drinking water, along with medical supplies. Have a battery-powered radio available. Fill cars with gas.
The deadliest part of a hurricane is the storm surge, when sea water rises much higher even than normal high tides. If one is close to water and low, evacuation to higher ground is a very important precaution.