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A: By declaring a state of emergency, the governor urges all nonessential personnel to stay off the roads so not to interfere with law enforcement and emergency responders. An emergency declaration doesn't mean motorists will be ticketed for merely being on the roads, and essential personnel is not defined by law.
Louisiana declares a state of emergency due to the threat to the state's natural resources, as the oil slick approaches land. Deepwater Horizon oil slick to hit US coast within hours. Oil spill approaches Gulf coast, threatening economy and environment. BP's shares plummet as the crisis continues.