City calls for voluntary evacuation of Long Beach

Barrier island residents prepare for Hurricane Irene

Posted Friday, August 26, 2011 12:00 am

Supermarkets were bustling as residents stocked up for the weekend's storm.

Residents were faced with long lines at local gas stations as people filled their tanks on a day when the city called for voluntary evacuations.

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Quiksilver's "live" site for events and concerts was being completely dismantled on Friday in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.

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CVS on Park Ave. was among the many businesses in Long Beach to board up its windows.

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By Anthony Rifilato and Andrew Hackmack

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City calls for voluntary evacuation of Long Beach

Barrier island residents prepare for Hurricane Irene

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