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9-12-08 Because of tropical storm conditions in greater New Orleans, the following schools will be closed today:

Public Schools

Recovery Schools of New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
St. Bernard Parish
St. Charles Parish
Plaquemines Parish
St. James Parish
UNO Charter Schools
Audubon Charter School
Ben Franklin High School
Lake Forest Elementary School
St. John Parish
Algiers Charter Schools

Private & Parochial Schools

Catholic schools in:
Jefferson Parish
St. John Parish
Holy Cross
Plaquemines
St. John
Jefferson
Orleans
Mary, Queen of Peace, Mandeville
Our Lady of the Lake, Mandeville
Ecole Classique
Calvary Baptist School
John Curtis Christian
Our Lady of Porompt Succor, Chalmette
Stewart Hall, New Orleans
St. Michael Special School, New Orleans
Word of Life Acadamy, New Orleans

Colleges & Universities

Xavier University
Loyola University
Nicholls State University
SUNO

9-11-08 6:30am - Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.Charter School will be closed due to Hurricane Ike.
Contact: Sylvia Ellison, Data Mgr. 504-701-0180. Parents may visit our website at: www.drkingcharterschool.org for more information.

9-11-08 St. James Parish Schools To Close
All St. James Parish Public Schools and St. Peter Chanel Interparochial will be closed tomorrow due to the potential of power outages caused by strong winds from Hurricane Ike. School will reopen on Monday, September 15. Marlon J. Reed, Public Relations Coordinator, E-mail: mailto:mreed@stjames.k12.la.us office phone: 225.258.4567

DELGADO AND LTC REGION 1 CLOSED THROUGH SUNDAY 9/7
September 1, 2008 – Dr. Ron Wright, chancellor, has announced that all Delgado Community College locations, including all campuses, learning centers and sites will remain closed through Sunday, September 7. All Louisiana Technical College (LTC) Region 1 campuses and centers will also remain closed through Sunday, September 7. Updated information will be available via the website at www.dcc.edu the Emergency Communication Website at www.dcc911.com and the Delgado Information line at (504) 671-5000.

Students, faculty and staff should monitor the websites, local news broadcasts and Delgado email accounts for updated notifications.

E.J. LEVEE DISTRICT PARTIALLY CLOSES AIRLINE HWY.

Fran Campbell, Executive Director of the East Jefferson Levee District, has announced that today (Sunday) at 2 p.m. Airline Highway was reduced to two lanes – one inbound and one outbound – as crews began closing the levee at the St. Charles-Jefferson Parish Line in Kenner.

Airline Highway, U.S. 61, crosses the west return levee at that point and the roadway has been closed when high waters from emergency storm events threaten the area. Campbell said anyone with questions about the partial and/or eventual closure of the highway should call her at 733-0087.

Lock closures: Bayou Dupre and Bienvenue

The locks at both Bayou Dupre and Bienvenue in St Bernard Parish will close between 12:00 noon 4:00pm sunday, August 31

Winn-Dixie Closings

The following stores have been closed because of Hurricane Gustav:
NEW ORLEANS AREA

Store # Street Address City

1329 211 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie

1404 8601 Jefferson Highway River Ridge

1405 2112 Belle Chasse Highway Gretna

1406 4041 Williams Blvd. Kenner

1408 4600 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans

1411 5901 Airline Highway Metairie

1412 2104 Williams Blvd. Kenner

1416 5969 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero

1418 3001 U.S. 90 Avondale

1425 3645 Lapalco Blvd. Harvey

1426 3008 Holiday Drive New Orleans

1428 3623 Jefferson Highway Jefferson

1430 5400 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans

1431 1070 Westbank Expressway Westwego

1432 3300 Paris Road Chalmette

1439 9701 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans

1440 4627 WS Expressway Marrero

1444 12125 U.S. 90 Luling

1446 619 N. Causeway Blvd. Mandeville

1463 1803 Louisiana Highway 3125 Gramercy

1583 1830 W. Airline Highway Laplace

1588 12519 Airline Highway Destrehan

LAFAYETTE AREA

Store # Street Address City

1456 1104 E. Main St. New Iberia

1558 2210 Veterans Memorial Drive Abbeville

BATON ROUGE AREA

Store # Street Address City

1559 204 Northwest Blvd. Franklin

BACKGROUND: Unless otherwise noted, all other Winn-Dixie stores will remain open to provide much-needed items to residents affected by Hurricane Gustav. Store hours remain the same as in normal operating conditions.

Governor Bobby Jindal Issues Executive Order of Closure of Schools

BATON ROUGE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order suspending classes from Tuesday, September 2nd to Wednesday, September 3rd in thirty school districts.

Executive Order Emergency Closure of Schools: The following thirty (30) school districts will suspend classes for Tuesday, September 2, 2008, and Wednesday, September 3, 2008: Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, DeSoto, East Baton Rouge, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Tensas, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll, and Winn.

For a complete listing of closed federal roads and highways throughout the state of Louisiana click here.

For a complete listing of DOTD Road and Lane Closures click here.

Closing of Jefferson Parish Government Buildings
Joseph S. Yenni Building and the General Government Building will close at the end of business today, Saturday, August 30, 2008. Currently, 24th J.D.C., First Parish Court, Second Parish Court and Juvenile Court are closed. These facilities will suspend business operations and remain closed until the threat of Hurricane Gustav is over.

Esplanade Mall Closes

In accordance with The Esplanade and Prien Lake Mall's hurricane procedures, the malls will close at noon today and remain closed through tomorrow, Sunday, August 31.

Capital One Announces Bank Closures

Capital One Bank today announced the following news regarding its branch operations in advance of Hurricane Gustav:

In Southeast Louisiana:

- The Court House and Civic Center branches in St. Bernard Parish will close at noon today.
- The Larose branch in Lafourche Parish is closed today.
- The University branch in Uptown New Orleans closed at 10 a.m. today.
- The St. Charles Avenue branch lobby is open today, but the drive-up is not.
- The Eastover branch lobby will close at noon today. The drive-up is not open today.

- The Destrehan and Boutte branches in St. Charles Parish will close at noon.

In Southwest Louisiana:

- The Cameron branch, which is housed in a mobile unit, is being temporarily relocated and will be closed until further notice.

Customers of these branches have the option of using other Capital One branches that offer Saturday banking and are maintaining regular hours. They also have the option of using Capital One ATMs and the Capital One’s Online Banking service at www.capitalonebank.com. Capital One Bank will continue to monitor the hurricane’s movement and make decisions about branch closings based on developments.

USCIS Closes New Orleans Office

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will close its New Orleans field office on Tuesday, September 2, due to the projected path of Hurricane Gustav. The office is located at: Metairie Centre, Suite 300 (Third Floor), 2424 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, LA 70001. USICS announced earlier today that it would close offices, if necessary, along the Gulf of Mexico coastline in the projected path of Hurricane Gustav. If an office is closed, or our customers are evacuated from their homes, USCIS will automatically reschedule all appointments until a time when it is safe to resume operations. However, if necessary, customers may make an INFOPASS appointment in another USCIS office. For further information on the New Orleans office closure, contact USCIS Southeast Regional Media Manager Ana Santiago at (305) 793-9919.

Winn Dixie Closings

As preparations are underway for Hurricane Gustav’s approach to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Winn-Dixie has temporarily closed four of its stores in the New Orleans area. The company is committed to remaining open as long as possible, both prior to and during, a tropical storm or hurricane, but also takes the safety and well being of its Associates, its customers, and its stores very seriously. The following stores have been closed because of Hurricane Gustav, and will remain closed until further notice:

5969 Lapalco Blvd. - Marrero
12125 U.S. 90 - Luling
4560 State Road 1 - Raceland
12519 Airline Highway - Destrehan

Wal Mart Closings

With evacuations in place for many locations in expectation of Hurricane Gustav, the following closing are scheduled for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Currently Closed:
Supercenter Broussard, LA
Supercenter New Iberia, LA
Supercenter Bayou Vista, LA
Supercenter Houma, LA 1633 Martin Luther King Blvd
Supercenter Houma, LA 933 Grand Caillou Road
Sam's Club Houma, LA
Supercenter Mathews, LA
Supercenter Marrero (Bell Prom), LA
Supercenter New Orleans, LA 4001 Behrman
Supercenter New Orleans, LA 1901 Tchoupitoulas Street
Supercenter Harvey, LA
Neighborhood Market Harvey, LA
Supercenter Boutte, LA
Neighborhood Market Kenner, LA 3520 Williams Blvd
Sam's Club Kenner, LA
Wal-Mart Franklin, LA
Supercenter Abbeville, LA
Supercenter Hammond, LA
Supercenter Covington, LA
Wal-Mart Metairie, LA

6:00 p.m.
Sam's Club New Orleans, LA

8:30 p.m.
Sam's Club Slidell, LA

Sunday, August 31, 2008
Noon:
Supercenter Crowley, LA
Supercenter Sulphur, LA
Supercenter Jennings, LA
Supercenter Breaux Bridge, LA
Supercenter Broussard, LA
Supercenter Lake Charles, LA
Supercenter Lafayette, LA
Supercenter Lafayette (North), LA
Supercenter Bayou Vista, LA
Supercenter Opelousas, LA
Supercenter Lake Charles, LA
Supercenter Lafayette, LA

- Wal-Mart Corporate Communications

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans to Close

Because of the threat of Hurricane Gustav, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans will close at 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2008. This includes the LSU School of Medicine, the LSU School of Dentistry, the LSU School of Nursing, the LSU School of Allied Health Professions, the LSU School of Public Health, and the LSU School of Graduate Studies. At this time, we plan to reopen the campus on Thursday, September 4, 2008 if conditions permit safe operation.

Slidell City Court Closure
Out of concern for the safety of the public who may attempt to travel in adverse weather conditions, Slidell City Court Judge James “Jim” Lamz will close Slidell City Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2, following the Labor Day holiday on Monday. All activities are closed, including Juvenile Drug Court. Anyone expected in court that day who has not yet been notified by a Court official should call the Court on Wednesday, Sept. 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to reschedule their case. The phone number to call is 985-643-1274.

City Park Closes
Conditions permitting, the park will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 4

Delgado and LTC Closings
All Louisiana Technical College (LTC) Region 1 campuses and centers will also be closing effective 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, Aug. 29. At this time, Delgado and LTC Region 1 are scheduled to remain closed through at least Tuesday, Sept. 2. Delgado’s Hurricane Emergency Planning and Response Team is actively following weather advisories for tropical storm Gustav and will communicate further notifications about classes and business operations per ongoing assessment. The colleges will make updated information available via the website at www.dcc.edu, the Emergency Communication Website at www.dcc911.com, and the Delgado switchboard at (504) 671-5000. Students, faculty and staff should monitor the websites, local news broadcasts and Delgado email accounts for updated notifications.

St. Tammany School Closings
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, to provide the community with the time needed to deal with the threat of Hurricane Gustav. “We know that many of our employees’ and students’ families will leave town this holiday week-end, with plans to remain away from home until the uncertainties about Hurricane Gustav become clear,” said Superintendent Gayle Sloan. Parents and employees are advised to consult the School System Web site, Channel 13 on Charter Cable Communications, our emergency message center (inside the parish, 985-635-0801, Press 1, outside the parish, 1-800-580-1874), and local media for updated information about any further days of school closing and information about when schools will reopen NOMA Closed this Weekend.

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) will be closed
The Museum will close Friday at 3 p.m. and will not resume regular public hours until after Gustav has passed through Southeast Louisiana.As per its regular schedule, the Museum will remain closed Monday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 2. NOMA is scheduled to resume its normal operating hours on Wednesday, September 3, when the Museum will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Because the outcome of Hurricane Gustav could affect the reopening, patrons are encouraged to call the Museum at (504) 658-4100 or check the Museum homepage at www.noma.org for updates on post-storm public hours.

UNO Closings
The University of New Orleans will close all campuses and learning centers today, Friday, August 29, at 4:30 p.m. as the community prepares for Tropical Storm Gustav. The University will reopen on Thursday, September 4, at 8 a.m. Classes have been canceled and University offices will be closed on Saturday, August 30, Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3. The University is closed on Monday, September 1 in honor of Labor Day. UNO’s Emergency Preparedness Task Force is closely following weather advisories for Tropical Storm Gustav and will continue to make decisions based on protecting the safety and security of the University community. Be sure to check the UNO Web site at www.uno.edu for updates. UNO Web site and UNO e-mail capabilities will be maintained throughout the storm watch preparation and beyond.

Louisiana SPCA is now closed
The Louisiana SPCA is now closed to the public, so that it may evacuate of all its shelter animals to its shelter partner in Baton Rouge. It will also be evacuating all other animals, strays and adoptable animals, to partner shelters in Texas. To locate pet friendly hotels along your evacuation route, go to www.pets-allowed-hotels.com or www.petswelcome.com. It's recommended that you have a pet carrier, portable kennel or crate for each pet and have written copies of vaccination records, any necessary medication, veterinarian contact information and a recent picture of your pet.

Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter to Begin Animal Evacuation Plans
The Jefferson Parish Animal Shelters (JPAS) are now putting into place its shelter evacuation plans due to Hurricane Gastav potentially entering the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning Thursday, August 28, the Eastbank and Westbank JPAS will be closed. This is to begin the evacuation of all pets in the shelters. Additionally, JPSA will not be accepting any personal pets until further notice. The JPAS strongly encourages all pet owners to include their pets in their personal evacuation plans.

Nicholls Orders Evacuation
Having received the mandatory evacuation orders issued by Lafourche Parish earlier today, the administration of Nicholls State University announced this afternoon that Nicholls students will be evacuated from the campus by 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 30. Only emergency personnel, including university police, will remain on campus. Additionally, by order of the state of Louisiana, no shelters – including special needs shelters – will be operating on the Nicholls campus. Once the approaching tropical system has passed, state agencies will determine the location and type of shelters, if any, that will be available within Lafourche Parish.

Loyola University Closings and Cancellations
Due to the possibility of severe weather conditions from Tropical Storm Gustav, Loyola University New Orleans will cancel all classes and events Friday, August 29 and officially suspend operations on its campus effective Saturday morning, August 30. All staff are to report to work Friday morning, but will be dismissed by noon with their supervisors’ approval. The university has ordered a mandatory evacuation of campus for all students, faculty and staff which will go into effect Saturday, August 30. All buildings on campus will be locked by 9 a.m. that morning. Loyola has implemented its emergency action plan, which can be found on our website at www.loyno.edu. This plan includes provisions for the complete evacuation of all students living on campus and instructions for all faculty and staff. University administration will relocate over the weekend to an emergency office of operations in Dallas and expects to be fully operational Sunday. Classes will resume Tuesday morning, September 2, on Loyola’s web-based Blackboard Learning System. At this time, it is anticipated that normal university operations and on-campus classes will resume on Thursday, September 4. Throughout this situation, remember that the official Loyola information source is the university website www.loyno.edu and the university’s toll-free information hotline (1-888-94LOYNO), which has now been activated

Xavier campus will be CLOSED effective Friday afternoon, August 29
All classes after 12:00 noon on Friday are canceled, and classes are currently scheduled to resume on Thursday morning, September 4. All campus offices and buildings will be officially closed by 4:00PM on Friday afternoon. The XULA community will continue to be informed by way of www.xula.edu and through broadcast messages sent to XULA web mail accounts. Please make note also of the University’s toll-free emergency telephone number (1-866-520-XULA) and its emergency website www.XULAemergency.com that also serve as the official sources of information regarding the Xavier campus. Students, staff and faculty should take steps now to ensure personal safety in the event evacuation becomes necessary.

Tulane University Closes at Noon, Friday, August 29
Students can get more information at http://emergency.tulane.edu/

Our Lady of Holy Cross College Closing for Gustav
Due to the possibility of severe weather conditions from Hurricane Gustav, Our Lady of Holy Cross College will be closed upon the conclusion of regularly scheduled classes on Friday, August 29, 2008. The College will be closed Saturday, August 30, through Tuesday, September 2, 2008. At the time of this announcement, the College intends to reopen on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

Please remember that the official source of information is the OLHCC website www.olhcc.edu. NOTE: This announcement will impact approximately 1,400 students. Contact: Stanton F. McNeely III, Vice President for External Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness, Our Lady of Holy Cross College 4123 Woodland Drive New Orleans, LA 70131 Phone: 504-398-2208 smcneely@olhcc.edu http://www.olhcc.edu

Southern University at New Orleans Campus Closing Campus through 9/4
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Classes at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will cease at 12 noon on Friday, August 29th in anticipation of the threat of Hurricane Gustav. University personnel, however, will continue regular business hours through 5 p.m. on Friday. SUNO will reopen the campus on Thursday, September 4th. All University personnel and students should monitor media outlets in the event of any changes.Students will resume classes via Blackboard on Tuesday, September 2nd. Students should access the system in order to view their syllabi and class assignments.Administrators, faculty, staff and students should monitor University updates via SUNO's web site at www.suno.edu. In case the main website is compromised users can log on to the University's back-up web site www.sunoonline.com. The University also strongly encourages all students and personnel with mobile devices to sign up for the ClearTXT text messaging emergency system at www.suno.edu.

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, CLOSURE

Acting in accordance with Article V, Section 1, of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and the inherent power of this Court, IT IS ORDERED that: Due to the concerns of the Court regarding the approach of Hurricane Gustav, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal will be closed on Friday, August 29, 2008 and Tuesday, September 2, 2008. If the weather situation dictates that the Court remain closed beyond September 2, 2008, notice of that closure will be posted to this Court’s website, www.LA4th.org .

Lawyers and the public may contact this Court at (866) 900-4607 for further updates. You may also check this Court’s website for further announcements and information. Lawyers, who have scheduled oral arguments on September 3 and 4, 2008, should check the Court’s website regarding whether their cases will be argued as scheduled. A notice will be placed on the Court’s website by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT
Judge Charles R. Jones

ST. TAMMANY PARISH CLOSINGS
• The St. Tammany Parish Dept. of Animal Services Shelter will close Saturday, August 30 and will remain closed until further notice.
• Public schools in St. Tammany Parish will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
• The 22nd Judicial Court (St. Tammany and Washington Parishes) will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 2.
• The St. Tammany Parish Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tues., Sept. 2 has been cancelled.
• Slidell City Court is closed Tuesday, Sept. 2.
• The Tammany Trace and Kidz Konnection Playground will close at noon on Saturday, August 30.

The National World War II Museum Open Saturday and Closed Sunday and Monday
All tours, events and public programs scheduled during that time will be postponed. It is important that Museum staff have this time to take all the proper precautions and make storm preparations. The Museum plans to reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, but please visit www.nationalww2museum.org or call 504-527-6012 for the most current information. For updates on the city of New Orleans and Gustav preparations, visit http://www.cityofno.com/

Please note: Sunday Swing with the Pfister Sisters on Sunday, August 31, 2008, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm has been postponed. Dates for the rescheduled performance will be publicized as soon as they are scheduled. For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 359. Kacey M. Hill, Public Relations Officer, Office 504-527-6012 x 357 Cell 504-858-7092 Fax 504-527-6088 kacey.hill@nationalww2museum.org.

LCUL continues to monitor Hurricane Gustav
The Louisiana Credit Union League is prepared in the event of an emergency. There is still some uncertainty as to where Hurricane Gustav will make landfall, so we will continue to monitor the hurricane and take the necessary precautions. In the event of a disaster, the League will be there to assist you.

We encourage credit unions to continue to dial in TelSpan for the most up to date information. Messages through the system come directly from the Governor’s office and should be used as an important resource. You can hear the latest messages posted by Sid Seymour, who represents financial institutions on the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), by dialing (866) 281-6782, reference # 156163.

Additionally, the league will continue to post updated information on the homepage of our website, www.lcul.com. Pertinent contact information and resources have been added to the website for credit unions. You may also call the league’s 800 number (800-452-7221) which will be in effect throughout these events. Lacey Hyer, Public Relations Specialist, Louisiana Credit Union League, (800) 452-7221, ext. 3100

Benjamin Franklin High School Closing for Hurricane Gustav
Due to the possibility of severe weather conditions from Hurricane Gustav, Benjamin Franklin High School will close and release students at their normal dismissal time on Friday, August 29, 2008. The school will be closed Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and Wednesday, September 3, 2008. At the time of this announcement, the school intends to reopen on Wednesday, September 4, 2008. Please remember that the official source of information is the Benjamin Franklin High School website (www.benfranklinhighschool.org). However, parents, students and staff should monitor local news stations. Contact: Christy Cowart Read ’89, Development Director, christina_read@benfranklinhighschool.org 504-286-2615 Cell: 504-723-0783

AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE
All Audubon Nature Institute facilities will be closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday due to expected landfall of Gustav. We hope to reopen on Tuesday, please check our website www.auduboninstitute.org for more updates. Melissa Lee, APR, Director of Public Relations, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Insectarium, 504-378-2694 504-329-2459 - cell mlee@auduboninstitute.org mleecomm@yahoo.com

JEFFERSON PARISH - Non-essential Parish Offices and Activities to Close Indefinitely at End of Day, Aug. 29, 2008
Non-essential Jefferson Parish activities and facilities, such as parks, playgrounds and libraries, will suspend operations indefinitely at the end of the day today, Aug. 29, 2008, at their normal closing times. Events scheduled through today and this evening will proceed as planned. Jefferson Transit (JeT) buses will change operations as of midnight tonight so that the parish transit buses can prepare for their role in the publicly assisted evacuation.

Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, the buses will run their normal routes and stop at all established bus stops to pick up those residents who have no other means to evacuate the parish. On Saturday and continuing throughout the publicly assisted evacuation, JeT buses will take all passengers to one of the two Parish Processing Points, the Joseph S. Yenni Building in Elmwood on the East Bank or the John Alario Events Center in Westwego on the West Bank. Once there, passengers will be transferred to buses provided by the state to be taken to an emergency evacuation shelter out of the area. Rhonda P. Collins, Public Information Office, Jefferson Parish President's Office, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, 10th Floor, Jefferson, Louisiana 70123 Phone: 504.736.6410, Fax: 504.736.6413 EMail: RCollins@JeffParish.net

Ferry Service
Crescent City Connection Ferry Service at Lower Algiers/Chalmette, Algiers/Canal Street, and Gretna/Jackson Avenue suspended as of 12 noon Saturday, August 30. Ferry service will resume ASAP after storm threat passes.

LTC - River Parishes Campus
Due to the possibility of severe weather conditions from Tropical Storm Gustav, LTC River Parishes Campus in Reserve has canceled all classes Friday, August 29 through Tuesday Sept. 2, 2008. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to view our website for information and any updates to these plans at www.region3.ltc.edu. Richard D. Cox, Campus Administrator, 181 Regala Park Road, Reserve, La. 70084 LTC - River Parishes Campus Region 3, 985-536-7697 Office, 985-233-0500 Cell

NASA'S Michoud Assembly Facility Closes Midnight Sat. Aug. 30
All but essential support personnel because of the approach and expected landfall of Gustav. All scheduled production activities have been canceled during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Center storm updates will be available online at the agency's emergency operation center Web site at http://www.nasa.gov/eoc

Michoud employees and reporters may check facility status at 800-611-3116, or by visiting http://www.mafstatus.com

Workers' Compensation District Courts closed
The Louisiana Workforce Commission announced the temporary closure of three of its Office of Workers' Compensation District Courts as Tropical Storm Gustav prepares to enter the Gulf of Mexico.

Office Locations:
District 7 - Harahan - 880 Commerce Road, Suite 401 - closed at noon Friday, Aug. 29 - scheduled to re-open Wednesday, Sept. 3
District 8 - New Orleans - Amoco Building at 1340 Poydras St., Suite 1450 - closed at noon Friday, Aug. 29 - scheduled to re-open Wednesday, Sept. 3.
District 9 - Houma - 8026 Main St., Suite 404 - closed at noon Friday, Aug. 29 - scheduled to re-open Wednesday, Sept. 3.