PRESS RELEASE

Pete Maravich Assembly Center is NOT a Distribution Point for Emergency Supplies
BATON ROUGE (September 3, 2008) - There is incorrect information circulating regarding points of distribution for emergency supplies in Baton Rouge leading some residents to the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC) looking for tarps, ice, water, and food. The PMAC is NOT a distribution center for emergency supplies, and is serving only as a Special Needs Shelter.

The National Guard Point of Distribution (POD) locations in Baton Rouge are as follows:

WAL-MART PARKING LOT
14507 PLANK ROAD
BAKER, LA

WAL-MART
10606 NORTH MALL DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA

For the latest on Hurricane Gustav, you can visit emergency.louisiana.gov or call the state's emergency hotline at 1-866-288-2484 to listen to a recorded message with the most up-to-date information.

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