Projected Path of Hurricane Gustav 2008
Hurricane Gustav Still on Track to Strike New Orleans
Oil Platforms in Hurricane Gustav's Projected Path
Across the gulf, oil platforms and coastal refineries were making preparations for the storm. Many have suspended operations and evacuated personnel from sites in the projected path of Hurricane Gustav. The cessation of oil pumping operations and the possibility of oil platforms, pipelines, and refineries being damaged or shut down for a protracted period sent oil prices higher as Hurricane Gustav's path became a little clearer on Wednesday.
Governor Jindal's Recommendations to Prepare for Hurricane Gustav
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has advised residents to make emergency preparations now. Prudent preparations include arranging a means of evacuation and place to stay if Hurricane Gustav continues on its projected path toward New Orleans. Having food, water, and essential medications on hand for several days is also advised. For those planning to use their own vehicles to flee New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Gustav should that become necessary, topping off the gas tank early, like today, is strongly recommended.
Residents and indeed the whole country have seen how much damage a category 3 hurricane can do to a coastal city, especially one that is so close to sea level and subject to floods. Many repairs and upgrades have been made to the infrastructure of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina inflicted it's damage on New Orleans, but no one should think that makes the city safe during a major hurricane. If Hurricane Gustav's track continues on toward New Orleans, evacuation is the only safe option.
Links to the latest Updates on Hurricane Gustav's Track and Projected Path
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Warnings and Projections for Hurricane Gustav are here.
Wunderground.com has Hurricane Gustav computer model, projections, maps, and the storm's track at this link.
The Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness home page is here with the state's recommended preparations for Hurricane Gustav and evacuation routes to get out of the way of the storm.
Published by Brad Sylvester - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle
Brad spent 18 years in the consumer electronics industry, including more than ten years in new product development. He now writes full time from his home in the mountains of New Hampshire. View profile
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11 Comments
Post a CommentI agree, my hat is definately off for those maritime workers. It wasn't very long ago, I was a skipper on a crewboat. Many a time, I road out storms backed up to a rig, at the wheel, wide open throttle, in reverse. We did this to cement ourselves to the side of the rig or a barg. Its kinda messed up when you have to get out on deck in rough seas. Although it was very dangerous and even tense at times, I loved my job and being out there. All those Seamen out there love it too, it's what defines them, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Good Luck Everyone!
My fiance works on the rivers on the barges. He is in houston now. Please everyone pray for these guys. They are the ones in charge of getting the gas all around the nation so all you have to do is put a nozzle in your car. Without them we have no gas and at the moment they are stuck cause of this hurricane so expect prices to rise. But in this line of work they are not allowed for anyreason to get off the boat. Not even for a hurricane. I fear for him and all the other tankerman. Please keep them in your thoughts. BE SAFE BOYS!
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keep safe southern states thinkin of you at this terrible time.dont think ill moan next time it rains here
If the levees breach again I will be so pissed!
were from the Northshore. were evacuating Sat. you know, this is just cruel. we are trying out hardest. The reason hurricanes were never so bad before was because of our bayou's. we didn't care for them and so we lost the majority of them. Katrina gave us a great wake-up call and since then we have been trying so hard to remake out wonderful wetlands. but people, 3 years isn't long enough to gain back that much of our wetlands! I don't know what we did to deserve this, but New Orleans, and all of Louisiana, WE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS! i know its only a cat. 1, but if it gains strength and speed going over the gulf, we will live. I know it. No, it isn't fare that this is happening but it's just mother nature at work. So good luck to everyone who Gustav may hit.I'm sure that I'll be needing it. =) smile. it may be the thing that helps you get through some more hard times.
soooooooooooo cruel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm in georigia so i won't get hit but i feel so bad for the people in the new orleans area.
It would be so cruel if New Orleans gets hit with this hurricane.
Excellent, Brad! I'm going to keep an eye on the news for updates - or maybe you'll provide one :)