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George H.W. Bush: “Don't abandon your shelters until you're given clearance by the local authorities. Take precautions because this is a…”

On the recordAugust 28, 2005
Don't abandon your shelters until you're given clearance by the local authorities. Take precautions because this is a dangerous storm. When the storm passes the federal government has got assets and resources that will be deploying to help you.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President George W. Bush urges Gulf Coast residents to remain in shelters and take precautions during Hurricane Katrina.

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