August 28, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Update:
At 11 a.m. ET the center of Hurricane Katrina was located about 225 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm is moving west-northwest at 12 mph with a forecasted gradual turn to the northwest within the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 175 mph. Katrina is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane. Hurricane force winds extend out 105 miles from the center, and tropical force winds extend out 205 miles from the center.
President Bush has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana. In New Orleans, residents have begun evacuation procedures. Storm preparations continue for Gulf Coast residents in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Mississippi District
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for coastal areas in ZIP Code 395, mostly south of Interstate 10.
Drop shipments to the Gulfport Plant and any delivery and retail units in ZIP Codes 393, 394, 395 and 396 are suspended until further notice.
South Florida District
All mail processing plants resumed operations and drop shipments Friday at 3 p.m.
Retail units in ZIP Codes 330, 331 and 332 are operational, but many sites are still without power. Generators have been deployed to those sites, but retail services will be limited.
This message will be updated as more information becomes available.
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