Evacuating because the power might go out is wimpy!
1000's of people I know evacuated safe homes because they were afraid things might be a bit uncomfortable. Silly and dangerous for kids. I am thankful that my kids are having this experience learning what happens when there is no power. We slept in the back yard because it is cooler, we could have gone to my sister's house, she has power, but we chose to learn about living without modern comforts.
We could have hired a crew to clean up the tree in our back-yard, but instead I cut it up and the kids are in the process of dragging it to the street. I could have paid for a whole house generator like the neighbors... but I dont need/want every little bit of comfort. To me, this is a GREAT experience for the kids.