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Gulf Shore Area Prepares for Ivan

Hurricane Ivan approaches the Gulf coast with winds of up to 145 miles per hour, prompting the mayor of New Orleans to declare a state of emergency. The storm has caused a mass exodus of boats and fishermen from the area. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Brian Wells of the Sportsman Marina and Drydock in Orange Beach, Ala.

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Melissa Block is a special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs.
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