People in Lautoka have started to take the necessary precautions as they prepare for Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

Fareena Khan-Barnes of Tavakubu says they have put up shutters and have stocked up on groceries.

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Wairebetia resident Sheshant Kumar says people have started to secure their property from yesterday into today.

He says yesterday there was a lot of movement in the City as people were doing their shopping to stock up on supplies.

Kumar adds they are hoping for the best.

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