As of 8:30PM EDT 10/4/95. Hurricane Opal made landfall in Pensacola Fl. We made every effot to reach Ferret Shelters in Opal's path. Gulf Coast Ferret Rescue in Chickasaw, AL has been contacted twice today prior to Landfall and they were preparing for Opal. In residence they have 6 ferrets, 38 dogs, 21 cats and 2 birds. When we first called her this morning the Ferret count was only 4 - but people were evacuating and two more ferrets were dropped off. FFDRI is expecting a call from the GCFR as soon as the storm pass' over. Georgia clubs and shelters have been contacted and are preparing for some nasty weather (the Georgia shelters are prepared for rescue should the need arise). If you know of a ferret owner or shelter that has been struck by this Hurricane please have them contact us at 407-567-0994 (if we are not in please leave a detailed message). If you have been struck by this hurricane there are things we need to know: Who you are, a contact point to get in touch with you. How many and what kind of animals are effected. What your immediate needs are i.e. medication, medical help, food, etc. We will let you all know how the various shelters are doing as soon as we know. Chere McCoy Ferret Friends Disaster Response International [Posted in FML issue 1335]