Kathleen Blanco: “But I want citizens who are in the coastal parishes to start making…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2005

But I want citizens who are in the coastal parishes to start making preparations to leave now.

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Kathleen Blanco

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Governor Kathleen Blanco advises citizens in coastal areas to prepare for evacuation due to Tropical Storm Rita.

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Governor Blanco said earlier today that she is very worried about the strength of the levees and she fears that some could completely give way.

Kathleen Blanco: “But I want citizens who are in the coastal parishes to start making preparations to leave now.”