MATLACHA, Fla. – Many families living in Matlacha have been evacuated. Even though the island looks like a ghost town Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, some are still preparing their homes.

John Lynch and his wife were filming their garage when the FOX 4 crews showed up.

“We got really, really strong tape. With that we will close the doors again. The front door and garage door were both entry areas for water last time,” he said.

HURRICANE ROULETTE: Families in Matlacha prepare and leave the island

The last time was almost two weeks ago, when Hurricane Helene flooded Lynch’s home.

“We had about 18 to 20 inches inside, which is enough to ruin floors, drywall, kitchen cabinets and appliances. Everything we finished after Ian,” he said.

According to Helene, they recently gutted their house and say they are now waiting for the next one.

“There has always been a danger in hurricane roulette. If you live in Florida…somewhere, sometime, it will be your turn. “We’ve had a lot of twists and turns lately,” Lynch said.

He says so many of his neighbors chose to evacuate. It’s a decision the Lynch family is putting aside for Wednesday morning.

“As of late, the people between Ian and Helene have known they don’t want anything to do with it, and that’s smart,” he said.