Bottled water flying off the shelves of NC stores as Hurricane Florence approaches

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As Hurricane Florence makes its way closer to the NC coast, residents are preparing by stocking up on basic necessities like bottled water.

Here we go. Completely empty water aisle at the Harris Teeter at Edward Mill Road. Folks are stocking up this Sunday ahead of Florence’s possible hit to our state. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/iSmibDaGIi
— Elaina Athans (@AthansABC11) September 9, 2018

The photo below taken at a Walmart in Clayton - the shelves almost completely empty.

Empty shelves at a Walmart in Clayton

Besides making sure you have basic necessities such as food and water, be sure to have an emergency hurricane kit.

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Dang, stop #2 - The Walmart on Glenwood Ave 🤦🏻‍♀️ #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/oURd5qA5eS
— Elaina Athans (@AthansABC11) September 9, 2018

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