Flossie motivates Hawaiians to prepare for Hurricane season

Hawaii residents are stocking up on hand crank flashlights, propane and drinking water and pet carriers as Hurricane Flossie, the first major storm of the 2007 Hurricane season moves toward Hawaii.

Flossie is still packing winds of 140 mph, and expected to retain much of its strength by the time it passes south off the islands this week.

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