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Show Us How Newport is Preparing for the Storm!
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Are you rushing around today to get everything done before the blizzard arrives Friday?
Are you busy running to Stop and Shop in classic New England fashion and buying your milk, bread and canned goods? Are you heading to the hardware store and buying a new shovel or salt?
Or, maybe you're a Department of Public Works employee getting the plow ready?
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What are you buying to prepare for the storm?
I also asked Newport Patch Facebook page users what they planned to buy for the storm. Here's what a few had to say.
Bridget Bourne Oreos and wine
Julia McCormack Spice rum, honey, rock salt, pizza, propane for grill, gas for generator, and snacks
Ali Beebe Candles, water, junk food.
Susan Donnelly-Whitlock Movies, COFFEE and a blanket
What did you get to wait out the blizzard? Tell us in the comment section below!
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