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Public safety officials reviewing state's hurricane preparedness

State agencies stand ready to respond if tropical weather threatens Louisiana this year.  Public safety officials were conducting a "midseason" review of the state's hurricane preparedness efforts on Wednesday.  Officials from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana State Police, Louisiana National Guard, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Sheriffs Association met Wednesday to review the state's preparedness plans as the region enters what is considered by many to be the height of the Atlantic Hurricane season.  August and September have traditionally been active times for hurricanes to affect Louisiana. Since 2005, the state has responded to four major, destructive hurricanes at this point in the season.  Since May, there have been four named storms - Alberto, Beryl, Chris and Debby - that have threatened the Atlantic coast. The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

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