La. Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Ida

[icymist]

Ida Could Reach Northern Gulf Coast Tuesday
BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Writer

POSTED: 7:23 am EST November 8, 2009
UPDATED: 4:07 pm EST November 8, 2009

NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency Sunday as the Gulf Coast braced for the arrival of Hurricane Ida, which was making its way across the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 2 storm.

A hurricane watch was in effect from southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, meaning hurricane conditions were possible in the next day and a half. New Orleans was not included in the watch area.

The emergency declaration is a precaution that frees up state resources for any emergency situations. The National Guard and state agencies have been put on high alert so personnel and vehicles are available if needed.
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[47of74]

1. I wonder if he'd do the same if a volcano went off in Louisiana?

[SoCalNative]

2. Why are we still having hurricanes in November?

Hmmmm?

[Louisiana1976]

3. Global warming?

[Ineeda]

4. Hurricane season officially ends 11/30. Every year. n/t

[RedCloud]

5. As long as the hurricanes know that!

[DavidDvorkin]

6. Looks like it's headed for Mobile.

[question everything]

7. Are any communities told to evacuate? (nt)

[Behind the Aegis]

9. Nothing has been mandatory, but a few places are evacuating.

The low-lying parishes are really preparing, but it does look as if we will be to the west of the storm, which is a really good thing. The only bad thing is for people like my partner who works in a low-lying parish and hasn't had worked canceled. The roadways will be a fucking mess tomorrow.

[Horse with no Name]

8. He begging for some of that federal gubmint money that he hates?

I totally support him being used as the windsock.