More than 4,800 evacuees from Isaac to arrive at MCLB Albany today

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As of Monday, August 27, 2012
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ALBANY, Ga -- Marines and sailors from Naval Air Station Pensacola are headed to Albany to escape Tropical Storm Isaac, officials say.

Officials with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany expect about 4,800 personnel to arrive on base around 7 p.m.

The decision was made Sunday to initiate the evacuations, officials say.

Leadership at MCLB Albany has activated its Base Operations Center and will monitor the evacuees' transit, arrival and will also coordinate their stay.

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Shinedownfan 8 months, 3 weeks ago

While you are here, don't go out after 3am...

TheBoss 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Go out??? That is what time they get up!

tatertott 8 months, 3 weeks ago

LOL at Shinedownfan! I've lived in both cities. I'm sorry they have to go to the Hood Life City.

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