Customers rushed to hardware stores seeking emergency supplies, leaving chainsaws and propane tanks as the only items available. Northwest ACE Hardware in Morganton has been a popular destination for propane tank refills, boasting a stock of nearly 75 chainsaws. While generators are currently out of stock, an emergency truck is set to arrive tomorrow with a variety of supplies including generators, bottled water, gas cans, batteries, flashlights, and more. Prices remain stable and discounted items stay on special, while the Morganton Lowe’s Home Improvement store faces inventory shortages and restrictions. The nearby Rural King store is awaiting deliveries of propane and generators in the coming days.