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High winds in Pacific Grove persist through Tuesday evening

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Many people along the Central Coast, especially in the Pacific Grove area, are braving weather patterns today with strong winds and rain bettering the area.

The destructive winds knocked over trees and downed power lines along the Central Coast, many people spending time to prepare for even more extreme weather.

Pacific Grove resident Stacy Howard says that she's preparing for a storm-related power outage.

"We make sure that the little generators [are] charged up; we have a little eco flow generator," she said. "And being able to recharge the make sure the devices are charged, there's gas in the tank and you're just ready in case you have to go."

Howard, an 8-year-resident of the area, said that they're more prepared this year for storms versus last year.

"Last year was terrible. We lost the contents of the refrigerator and freezer twice," she said. "That's the biggest thing."

Some people also prepare for extreme storm weather by gathering sandbags.

Other useful tips when dealing with extreme storm weather, includes putting together a power outage kit with extra water, dry food items, medications, batteries and candles.

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