Millstone creating animal emergency action plan (Examiner)

Millstone Township's Agricultural Advisory Council will be holding an open public meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The council will be working with the Millstone Township Office of Emergency Management and is looking for public comment regarding the preparation of a large farm animal emergency action plan.

Emergency Officials Explain Evacuations (KFDM Beaumont)

The Jefferson County Emergency Management Office is taking part in regular conference calls with the state to track Gustav. Jefferson County's Emergency Management coordinator, Greg Fountain, says if the storm heads in our direction, an evacuation could be ordered as early as Sunday.

Miss. emergency officials prepare for storm (The Clarion-Ledger)

Forrest County Emergency Management Director Terry Steed said they are busy preparing for whatever Hurricane Gustav may do in the upcoming days.

Louisiana governor declares emergency ahead of Gustav (CNN.com)

Tropical Storm Gustav's impending arrival in the Gulf of Mexico, potentially as a major hurricane, has prompted Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to declare an emergency for the state.

Grayson Co. hires new emergency management director (KXII Sherman)

GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- Grayson County has hired a new emergency management director. Commissioners hired Sarah Somers to fill the position.