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State Activates Hotline in Advance of Hurricane Gustav
BATON ROUGE, La. (August 30, 2008) – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has activated a toll-free number citizens may call to get the latest information regarding Hurricane Gustav.

Citizens may dial 1-866-288-2484 to listen to a recorded message with the most up-to-date information state officials have on the storm and preparations for it.

Gustav is now a major hurricane and is expected to impact Louisiana as early as Monday.

Residents are asked to continue to monitor local media for updates as the state continues to prepare for possible landfall of Hurricane Gustav. The message will be updated as news warrants.

Citizens with internet access can also visit www.emergency.louisiana.gov for the latest information related to Hurricane Gustav.

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