UPDATE: Special needs Gustav evacuees headed to Tyler, University

University officials have stocked the Herrington Patriot Center with 200 special needs beds in anticipation of possible hurricane Gustav evacuees from Beaumont.

City of Tyler officials have designated Tyler for special needs evacuees, including elderly, handicapped or hospital patients.

Volunteers from the University College of Nursing and Health Sciences gather at the Herrington Patriot Center to prepare for incoming hurricane Gustav evacuees.

According to accuweather.com, "The storm poses a serious threat to lives and property along the Gulf Coast, with landfall forecast late Monday or early on Tuesday. The threat will extend well inland from the immediate coast."

In 2005 University administrators housed hurricane Katrina and Rita refugees in the Patriot Center. The Patriot Talon staff is following the situation closely and updates will be available throughout the weekend.