People cover themselves from rain caused by Hurricane Gustav in Port-au-Prince,Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. Gustav barreled into Haiti toppling trees, dumping rain and sending fuel prices soaring on fears the storm could become "extremely dangerous" when it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

People cover themselves from rain caused by Hurricane Gustav in Port-au-Prince,Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. Gustav barreled into Haiti toppling trees, dumping rain and sending fuel prices soaring on fears the storm could become "extremely dangerous" when it reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

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