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FEMA Continues to Prioritize Preparations for Hurricane Rita

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Rita and is making continuous preparations for the storm.

FEMA again reminds residents in the Gulf Coast states to pay close attention to Hurricane Rita and to listen to local officials and follow their instructions.

“Hurricane Rita is a very strong and dangerous storm. Residents in the Gulf Coast region need to pay particular attention to this storm and follow the instructions of their local emergency officials,” said Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison. “FEMA is pre-positioning rescue personnel and commodities in Texas and we are working very closely with all of our federal, state, and local partners."

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