61.   Green and gold flags slid to half-mast, and the president declared a state of mourning.

62.   Gov. Gray Davis announced late Wednesday evening that he was declaring a state of emergency.

63.   Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. of North Carolina and Gov. David Beasley of South Carolina also declared states of emergency Thursday.

64.   Gov. Jeb Bush asked President Clinton to declare a state of emergency in Florida, hoping to unleash federal dollars and assistance.

65.   Gov. Lawton Chiles flew over flood-damaged areas Wednesday morning and later declared a state of emergency in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Hendry counties.

66.   Gov. Turnbull declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard.

67.   Gov. William Weld of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency and gave all nonessential state workers the day off.

68.   Government officials extended voting by two hours and declared a state of emergency in eight states and in the capital city of Caracas.

69.   Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency in New Orleans and eight surrounding parishes.

70.   Gov. Edwin Edwards declared a state of emergency in New Orleans and in most of the nearby parishes.