It's devastating. The Gulf Coast is gone.

I'm from the gulf coast of Louisiana.

Hurricane Katrina wasn't done when she unleashed her fury on America's Gulf Coast, wiping out New Orleans and devastating other coastal areas. She also dealt a severe body blow to consumer confidence across the board.

We felt that in light of the devastating effects Hurricane Katrina had on the Gulf Coast just three weeks ago, it was in the best interest of our residents and staff to call for an evacuation to a more inland location.

My great-grandchildren will not be able to enjoy the Gulf Coast of Louisiana the way I have.

Thirty percent of the Nation's energy comes off the gulf coast.