D.C. area residents rush to buy storm supplies as a major winter storm looms.

Residents across the Washington, D.C., area are stocking up on essentials as a major winter storm approaches, leading to crowded shelves and long lines at grocery and hardware stores. Shoppers are purchasing non-perishable foods, water, batteries, and other emergency supplies in anticipation of potential power outages and travel disruptions. Stores have responded by restocking quickly and extending hours to meet demand. Officials urge residents to prepare for the storm but caution against panic buying.