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Philly Natives Turned California Business Owners Prepare For Tropical Storm Hilary

"We have our Philadelphia connection here," Angel Pagan said. "I got some sandbags here just to cover the door up."

(CBS3)

August 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO (CBS) -- From Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to parts of the West Coast, Tropical Storm Hilary is leading local businesses, including those with strong Philly ties in San Diego, to prepare for the intense weather.

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Angel Pagan, a North Philly native, owns Steak N Fries. It's an authentic cheesesteak shop just minutes from the ocean where posters of each Philadelphia sports team are represented on the walls.

"We have our Philadelphia connection here," Angel Pagan said. "I got some sandbags here just to cover the door up."

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

He said he's keeping his doors open for now/Angel Pagan/CBS News


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