The people in a location are trying to find emergency shelters in their homes and neighboring areas. they are preparing kits with essential things like batteries, flashlights, and first aid items.

based on the above information, which of these is the most likely conclusion about the location?

a. efforts are being made to reduce the strength of a hurricane.
b. the location has not experienced a hurricane for a long time.
c. the people in the location are trying to prevent the occurrence of a hurricane.
d. the national weather service has reported a severe hurricane in the neighborhood.