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Federal and state officials, including President Bush and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff participated in a teleconference call to discuss the approaching storm. The following are excerpts from that call:
FEMA director Michael Brown asked Col. Jeff Smith, Deputy Director of the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security if he needs assistance: