Governor Riley and Agency Leaders Meet to Prepare for Gustav

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

August 27, 2008

MONTGOMERY - Governor Bob Riley on Wednesday met with the leaders of several state agencies involved in preparations for Tropical Storm Gustav, which is expected to become a hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico.

Earlier on Wednesday, Governor Riley said state agencies are monitoring the storm closely. He also encouraged Alabamians to take steps now to prepare for the storm.