The word came down on Friday that everyone who lives south of Sunrise Highway should evacuate by 5 p.m. on Saturday. That's everyone in the Five Towns area.
Many chose to heed to call, while many others decided to tough it out in their residences.
We want to know what you decided to do, and why. How was your Hurricane Irene experience? Would you choose to do the opposite if given the chance?
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