I spoke with my mom a few times yesterday, but by the afternoon I was not able to get through to her. She was finally able to get a call to go through this evening to let me know they are okay. Baton Rouge is completely without electricity. There are 485 stop lights and every single one of them is out. The only lights at night come from LSU and the Exxon plant on the Mississippi River. Trees are down everywhere and a few of my mom's neighbors have large trees through their houses. All of my relatives have minimal damage to their homes, and I am so thankful they are okay. The long time weatherman, Pat Shingleton, said Hurricane Gustav was the worst storm to ever come through BR. Now the fun part begins...clean up and waiting for electricity. Please keep everyone in Hurricane Gustav's path in your prayers.