Tropical Storm Edouard to hit
From Times Wire Reports
Tropical Storm Edouard was expected to come ashore this morning anywhere from western Louisiana to Port O’Connor, Texas.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry issued a disaster declaration for 17 counties that could be in Edouard’s path.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a statewide emergency. Cameron Parish told up to 3,000 residents to evacuate low-lying coastal areas that are prone to flooding. Vermilion Parish advised people in mobile homes or FEMA trailers along the coast to leave.
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