As Hurricane Isaac approaches landfall near southeastern Louisiana, residents throughout the Gulf coast are busy preparing for the impact of the storm. Federal response teams are r eady to mobilize in support of state and local leaders . Even for those of us outside the trajectory of the hurricane, now is a good time to sit down with family and talk about how to prepare for extreme weather. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has put together a  list of guidelines  to help you be safe and ready before, during, and after hurricanes. To learn more about FEMA hurricane guidelines, visit  Ready.gov/hurricanes . Below are a few tips we wanted to highlight for your safety: read more