TERRABONNE, La.- Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Dan McQuate, the chief of response at the Marine Safety Unit in Houma, La., inspects metal barrels for potential pollution along the road near the intracoastal waterway in the Terrabonne Parish, La., Sept. 3, 2008. McQuate conducted shore assessments following hurricane Gustav to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by the storm. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Etta Smith)