Gustav Threatens Cuba and Gulf Coast as Hanna Looms
Gustav slammed into western Cuba as a Category 4 hurricane injuring people and flooding roads after knocking out power and forcing mass evacuations. U.S. and Cuban authorities warned of possible U.S. Gulf impacts while Hanna neared Turks and Caicos with potential Bahamas effects.
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Gulf Coast evacuation as Gustav nears Category 5 threat
New Orleans area residents flee by bus train plane and car amid Gustav forecasts of a potential Category 5 hurricane. Authorities including FEMA chief David Paulison and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff coordinate responses as officials urge mandatory evacuations and city preparations amid rising fuel shortages and hotel closures.
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