The previous hurricanes had depleted the national supply.

The effect [of the hurricanes] on the supply side may be long-lasting and continue into 2006.

I implore people to understand that although this storm is not an immediate threat to any of the inland areas of the state, it is definitely a hazard for marine interests along the coast,

We haven't had any serious injuries or loss of life, and we'd like to keep it that way,

The earliest we're going to see significant impact from the storm appears to be Friday afternoon, but people should not wait, ... It's time to act.

We're gearing up to take a hit,