GALLERY: What's Happening Where You Are?

After a day of stocking up on water and food, tying down outdoor furniture and trash cans, and packing valuables, the time has finally come. Hurricane Irene is on her way.

Some residents have evacuated. Others have chosen to stay in the comfort of their own homes and ride out the storm.

What are you doing in the final hours before Irene's approach? Are you still in Lacey?

It's possible a power outage will eventually halt our ability to share updates via the Web, but until then, use the comments section at the bottom of this story to tell us and each other what you're doing to get ready, and what things look like out your window, wherever you are.

You can also upload your own storm photos – scroll to the bottom of this article and click "add photos or video."

Your editor is sticking around town. Continue to check Lacey Patch for updates, and reach out with any questions or observations you have: Elaine.piniat@patch.com or 732-703-4546.

Are you staying or going? What's the storm status near you? Tell us in the comments.