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First truckloads of supplies head to North Carolina before Irene

Atlanta, Ga., August 24, 2011 -- A trailer full of supplies leaves the Atlanta staging area and is heading to a staging area in North Carolina based on the hurricane Irene forecast track. Pre-staging of supplies closer to the affected areas ensure a faster response. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

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