GALVESTON, Texas -- Galveston is getting prepared just in case Hurricane Ike's path makes a turn for the island, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Justin Presnal is getting his home ready for yet another potential punch from Mother Nature.

"I guess that's sort of the price you pay for living down here," said Presnal. "It does get sort of old when you don't know what's going to happen. It's a little tiring."

Now Presnal has to wait for Ike to make up its mind about where to make landfall, but he's not wasting time. He's already got his important papers together and his children are packing emergency clothes.

"T-shirts, shorts … just what I normally wear," 12-year-old Mac Presnal said. "Nothing fancy."

Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas told residents to get ready.

"Galveston will be on alert," said Thomas. "We are not relaxing any of our plans."

Her team especially warned Galveston's West End residents that they are not protected by the seawall.

"It is the most vulnerable area to flooding," City Manager Steve LeBlanc said. "Although we are not asking anyone to evacuate yet, we are anticipating the possibility."

They could ask for voluntary evacuations as early as Wednesday morning.

Justin Presnal said his family is watching closely.

"We're going to see what happens tomorrow."

His son said leaving wouldn't be all bad.

"We get to miss school," Mac Presnal said. "I'd be kind of excited about that."

Thomas said she expects to make some decisions about evacuations on Wednesday.