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Louisiana, Mississippi keeping eye on Gustav
08/27/08 - 09:34 AM
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Louisiana, Mississippi keeping eye on Gustav

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - As Friday’s third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, officials in Louisiana and Mississippi are keeping an eye on a storm named Gustav.
The storm was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after moving over Haiti but forecasters expect it to regain strength and move into the Gulf of Mexico in a few days. Long-range
forecasts say the storm could be a major hurricane threatening the central Gulf Coast by Monday.
In New Orleans, where thousands were stranded after Katrina hit and flooded most of the city, officials are making plans in case an evacuation is needed. People who might need help evacuating were
being advised to call the city’s 311 information number.
In Mississippi, Mike Womack, director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, advised south Mississippi residents to have a plan in place.

From Governor Jindal’s office:

Hurricane Gustav is currently forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as a major hurricane. We do not know whether this storm will impact Louisiana, but now is the time to make certain that you and your family have a gameplan. Preparation for storms is absolutely critical, and I encourage you to visit our website, http://www.GetaGameplan.org, to find tips and ideas for individual emergency plans. Make certain you have an evacuation plan for your family and pets, as well as 3 to 5 days of supplies such as water, non-perishable foods, and batteries in case of emergency.

Safety is our first concern when storms are approaching, and having a plan in place is of the utmost importance. We will be closely monitoring the situation as the storm progresses, and encourage you to monitor your local media outlets to obtain the most current information on Hurricane Gustav.

Sincerely,
Bobby Jindal

http://www.getagameplan.org/

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