Read the passage: 'After the storm knocked out power for three days, residents lined up outside the only hardware store in town. The shelves near the entrance were already bare, and employees scrambled to restock from the back.' What can be inferred about the community?
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A
Residents were prepared with emergency supplies before the storm.
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B
The hardware store was the primary source for storm recovery supplies.
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C
The storm caused only minor inconvenience to most residents.
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D
Employees had anticipated the rush and pre-stocked shelves.