Gustav lost some strength overnight and has been downgraded to a Category 3.  However, as the storm moves across the Gulf, it could once again become a Category 4.  The forecast track has changed little over the last 24 hours, with Gustav making landfall along the south central Louisiana coast.  Once Gustav makes landfall, the storm could become a rainmaker in the middle part of the coming week.  The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management continues to watch forecast information very carefully and take actions as needed. We remain at a limited activation level with core staff only.  You should continue to prepare in the event the storm should strike our region.  A suggested list of supplies for your disaster kit can be found here.  Keep yourselves up to date on the most current information by visiting the websites of the National Weather Service Houston-Galveston, the National Hurricane Center and our web page.

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