All but 3 of the Louisiana parishes are under a declared state of emergency. The governor of Louisiana is now broadcasting dire warnings to residents of not only the coast, but inland Louisiana, warning of the wind and flooding that will also be in inland with this storm. They are warning residents in mobile homes and lowland areas inland to seek better shelter. They have requested National Guard from other states. Over 50,000 national guard troops will be activated and available for the storm area. They have sent six C1 30's to evacuate special needs people. Special needs shelters are taking in individuals, 53,000 spots in surrounding states to take in patients.