"Alabama Wing has activated a mission command staff and
is identifying aircrew, ground team, urban direction finding (UDF)
team and mission staff members who are available for a one- or
two-week tour after the storm makes landfall."
Source: Maj. John P. Neil, director of
operations for the CAP's Alabama wing. Civil Air Patrol members are
making preparations to safeguard CAP assets and preparing to
respond to requests for assistance after the storm makes landfall.
Gustav could impact the gulf states by tomorrow. The storm is
projected to move in a northwesterly direction but it is too early
to tell specifically where landfall will occur.