By Gov Riley says tropical storm a threat to Ala coast
Mobile, AL – - Gov. Bob Riley has declared an official
state of emergency in Alabama due to the threat of Tropical Storm
Ida.
The emergency declaration was issued at midday Monday. It
enables the governor to invoke emergency preparedness measures,
including the state's law against price gouging.
Riley said at a news conference in Mobile that Alabama lies
directly in the path of Ida. He said Alabama residents should take
the storm's threat seriously and follow the direction of local
emergency managers.