Isaac - Hurricane Evacuation - 9:40 a.m. Call not to be ignored

Story by Jonathan Trilove (New Orleans Times - Picayune) NOLA dot-com:

President Obama, in brief remarks from the White House Tuesday as Tropical Storm Isaac approached landfall, told residents of the Gulf Coast that "now is not the time to tempt fate," and they should carefully follow the instructions of local leaders, including to evacuate if necessary. "I encourage all residents of the Gulf Coat to listen to local officials and follow their directions, including if they tell you to evacuate," said the president.

"We are dealing with a big storm," said Obama. "Now is not he time to tempt fate, now is not the time to dismiss official warnings. Take them seriously."


Obama said the had just been briefed by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, that FEMA had been "on the ground for more than a week" preparing for Isaac, and that he had issued an emergency declaration for the state of Louisiana. In signing the declaration, Obama ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Isaac.

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