Northward bound

One of my colleagues whose husband works for the Red Cross says that four Mid-South cities (Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, and our own Louisville) are preparing to receive at least 5,000 families each (in our case – at the fairgrounds and nearby airport – from the New Orleans. Latest projections suggest that Hurricance Gustav – currently leaving Jamaica for Cuba – will hit New Orleans in two and a half days (see graphic) – just three years and a couple of days after Katrina hit. Officials began issuing evacuation orders today, interrupting some Katrina anniversary/memorial events. It’s still possible that Gustav could hit Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, or even the Florida coast instead.

P.S. Pray for the people of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cayman Islands, and Cuba whom Gustav is ravaging.

-- Perry