GCN - General News Update

GCN - General News Update: "All eyes are on Tropical Storm Ernesto currently in the Caribbean. The storm is forecast to develop into a hurricane while on its track toward the Gulf of Mexico. Coast residents, already battle wary, are talking about the storm and emergency management officials are urging residents to consider their hurricane plans and note evacuation routes if it becomes necessary to leave. The Coast is clearly not able to handle even a minor hurricane and with the Highway 90 bridges out, any evacuation will be difficult. The thousands of residents in FEMA travel trailers are especially vulnerable. The trailers cannot be moved, says FEMA. The past year has been a nightmare for many Coast residents and fear over any tropical system is palpable in the region."