Photo: Tracking Gustav. soldiermediacenter/Flickr.
For those of you wanting to keep track of what’s going on with Hurricane Gustav, there are several ways to find out, including a page created to keep track of tweets and website links about the major hurricane currently preparing for landfall in the Gulf Coast, set up on JazzyChad.com.
Here in Birmingham The Birmingham News reports that shelters are ready to house as many as 2,400 residents fleeing the storm, though officials are expecting that as many as 4,000 may come to the metro area. Early reports suggest that they may need just a little more space. Those seeking information on shelter locations should call 800.206.0816.