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RSSAdvocate; Baton Rouge, La.
WBRZ has opened its doors to WGNO in New Orleans in order to provide continuous coverage of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
The move allows both stations to provide critical information to the thousands of Louisiana families displaced by the powerful Category 5 storm.
"WBRZ is committed to providing as much information to our viewers and the evacuees from Orleans and surrounding parishes," WBRZ General Manager Rocky Daboval said.
"With WGNO's assistance and staff expertise, WBRZ Channel 2 is able to provide more information faster to the thousands of people who are desperately wanting to know the latest developments from the areas that were hit hardest."
In addition to its normal on-air and cable outlets, WBRZ's broadcast signal is available on the cable outlets normally occupied by WGNO.
The partnership between the two stations is scheduled to remain in effect through 7 p.m. Friday, should coverage be warranted.
