Hurricane Isaias: What If Your Parent Needs to Evacuate Without Power of Attorney?

Oct 8, 2026 | By: Neil Lyons

Hurricane Isaias is a reminder that it’s never too late to prepare.

Hurricane Isaias formed this week and strengthened into a hurricane overnight. Fortunately, our immediate area isn’t expected to take a direct hit, but it’s an important reminder that hurricane season isn’t over.

Here’s a question every family with aging parents should consider:

What happens if your elderly parent needs to evacuate during a hurricane, but you don’t have power of attorney?

Without the proper legal documents in place, making important medical, financial, or emergency decisions on their behalf could become much more complicated.

Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to get your family’s legal affairs in order.

At Luhrsen Goldberg, we can help you prepare today so you’re better protected when the unexpected happens.