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DIRECTV Provides Nationwide Access to Local Houston TV Station KHOU and Emergency Information Network to Aid Those Affected by Hurricane Ike

www.DIRECTV.COM - DIRECTV, Inc. Robert Mercer, 310-200-3192 rgmercer@directv.com DIRECTV, Inc.: -0- WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local Houston CBS affiliate KHOU to customers nationwide, in addition to its dedicated 24/7 Emergency Information Network, to assist Gulf Coast residents who may be affected by Hurricane Ike and for viewers across the country who want to provide assistance. KHOU is offering commercial-free, up-to-the-minute coverage of Hurricane Ike on a 24/7 basis. The Emergency Information Channel is providing the following information via on-air slides: -- Maps, provided by the Weather Channel, that track the storm and are periodically updated as it changes path -- Evacuation Routes, pick up points and tips on what evacuees should take with them -- Ride Information that includes RTA bus and train information and phone numbers to call to arrange a ride -- Relief agency Information for those who want to help, including phone numbers and Web addresses for the Red Cross, FEMA, Salvation Army and Feed The children -- Shelter openings will be provided throughout the Gulf Coast region -- Special needs shelter locations and phone numbers -- Transportation infrastructure, including road closures -- Insurance company phone numbers for residents still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav -- The Red Cross "Safe and Well" program -- National Insurance Crime Bureau information All of the information will be continuously updated and DIRECTV is working with local, state and federal officials to make this vital communications tool available to them to communicate with those who may be impacted by the hurricane, especially those in shelters. WHEN: KHOU and the Emergency Information Network are now available to all DIRECTV customers. WHERE: KHOU - Channel 361; Emergency Information Network - Channel 363

KHOU Offers 24/7 Commercial-Free Coverage; DIRECTV Emergency Info
Network Is Also 24/7 with Emergency Phone Numbers, Shelter Locations,
Evacuation Routes and Transportation and Weather Channel Storm Maps