because these cities are also under the gun, some 70 miles inland. you can see people here tonight making preparations as they are working at this sandbag station. we have been here all day long, and it s been a constant stream of people. the current forecast shows baton rouge could see winds over 100 miles-an-hour and up to 20 inches of rain. so folks here have been doing anything they can to defend their property, while interstates across the region look more like parking lots, as tens of thousands heed evacuation orders, and that is already put a strain on local fuel supplies as well. in fact, reports coming in of some gas stations running out, not to mention so many still dealing with trauma from last year s historic hurricane season. this is stronger than laura from last year. this will be a life-altering storm for those who aren t prepared and ready to take what