Cities across the United States have seen buildings boarded up as voters prepare to cast their ballots in a highly contentious election.
On the weekend before the Nov. 5 election, buildings near the White House could be seen with wooden boards placed over their exteriors—including on a McDonald’s, Peet’s Coffee, and U.S. Post Office location.
Similar scenes have been reported in Portland, Boston, San Francisco, and New York City, serving as visible signs of caution as state and local governments discussed potential unrest.
CVS, whose drug store in Boston was boarded up, told The Epoch Times that the company and store leaders are ready to take any additional steps as needed.
“We’re closely monitoring the situation in each of our markets as we approach the election and will implement additional security measures if needed,” Amy Thibault, lead director of external communications, told The Epoch Times. “Our local leaders are empowered to take steps to best support the safety of our employees, customers and stores.” […]
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