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New Orleans Eyes Gustav, Readies Evacuation Plans

Category 3 Gustav headed for the Gulf

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Aug 27, 2008 5:22 PM CDT

(Newser) – New Orleans has a wary eye on Tropical Storm Gustav and may begin evacuations as early as Friday—the third anniversary of Katrina. The storm's path could yet spare the city, but if it hits this weekend, Gov. Bobby Jindal said he wants to be... Read full story »

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