Preparing for Hurricane Isaac

Your Daily Snapshot forTuesday, August 28, 2012 Preparing for Hurricane Isaac As Isaac gathers strength in the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters with the National Weather Center are tracking the path of the storm, while federal disaster response teams are already in place throughout the Gulf region, coordinating with state response centers. FEMA is providing regular updates about efforts to prepare for Isaac at FEMA.gov. The National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Service are also providing new severe weather watches and warnings as they gather new information. You can learn what to do before, during, and after a hurricane at Ready.gov. Located in the Gulf region? Make sure you and your family are prepared for Isaac. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: President Obama Discusses Preparations for Tropical Storm IsaacPresident Obama discusses the steps his administration is taking to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac. Photo Gallery: Remembering Neil ArmstrongPhotos from Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong's historic career. White House Business Council American Economic Competitiveness Forum Talks Transportation Infrastructure Deputy Secretary John Porcari discusses American Economic Competitiveness in Transportation Infrastructure with businessmen and women from across the country. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 AM: The President delivers a statement on Tropical Storm Isaac 10:30 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 10:45 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews 1:05 PM: The President arrives Des Moines, Iowa 2:05 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event 5:40 PM: The President departs Des Moines en route Fort Collins, Iowa 6:10 PM: The President arrives Fort Collins, Colorado 7:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live