Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Other Federal Officials on Hurricane Ike

Secretary Chertoff, FEMA Administrator Paulison, Rear Admiral Castillo, the Assistant Commandant of the Coast Guard for Respons, and Kevin Colton of the Department of Energy describe the effects of Hurricane Ike, which have been felt as far away as eastern Louisiana and Mississippi and down the Texas coast. Read more

Secretary Chertoff Leadership Journal on Gustav Response and Recovery

Late yesterday I returned from Louisiana with President Bush, after having spent the past several days with Governor Jindal and his team as we monitored Gustav's arrival and initiated response and recovery efforts. Read More

Secretary Chertoff Leadership Journal on Gustav

As we closely monitor Gustav's landfall from Baton Rouge's Emergency Operations Center and remain poised to begin response efforts, I want to briefly update you with some of what I saw on the ground as we finalized our preparations yesterday.
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DHS Public Affairs Statement on S1 travel to Louisiana

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is on his way to Louisiana to observe preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.
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Statement By Homeland Security Press Secretary Laura Keehner

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will travel to Louisiana tomorrow morning to observe preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.
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Statement By Homeland Security Spokesman Russ Knocke

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will travel today to Baton Rouge where he will visit the Joint Field Office and meet with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on Tropical Storm Gustav preparations. Read More