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The 4 points on the map above show the 4 operational headquarters we’ve set up to stage supplies, people, and response efforts.Gustav’s track shifted west a bit overnight. We are as ready as we can be to respond to what could be a wide geographic area.

Here’s a sample of what we’re pre-positioning:

• Moving nearly 200 mobile feeding trucks into Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
• Moving more than 100,000 cots
• Moving 200,000 blankets
• Moving tens of thousands of comfort kits and ready-to-eat meals.
• Supplies are being loaded onto 99 shelter support trailers to be dispersed throughout the region.
• Red Cross workers have been moving to the region yesterday and today.

Before landfall, Red Cross will be on the ground to help with shelters, food, and emotional support as evacuation orders are given.

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