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.

More from Kathleen Blanco

Jan 18, 2006

It's pretty sad. We've had these frustrations day in and day out. The housing situation is critical.

Aug 25, 2006

They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how to shoot and kill, and I expect they will.

Jan 18, 2006

I talked to every person in power including the President. You know, begging for help.

Aug 29, 2006

They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how to shoot and kill, and I expect they will.

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