[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8539]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            URGING CITIZENS TO ENSURE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, the 2011 hurricane season begins today.
  As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, 
and Communications, I regularly meet with emergency managers to ensure 
they are ready to respond to a hurricane or other disaster.
  Citizens must do their part as well. Make sure you have an emergency 
kit and develop an emergency plan. Be aware of evacuation routes in 
your area. Resources are available at bilirakis.house.gov to help you 
with these efforts.
  Disasters can strike at any time, often with little warning. Our 
hearts and support go out to the victims of disasters our Nation has 
faced as they work to recover.
  Mr. Speaker, we must work to create a culture of preparedness. Taking 
these small steps now can make a huge difference when disaster strikes.

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