[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13586]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, September is National Preparedness 
Month, a time when Americans are reminded of the importance of being 
prepared for disasters and emergencies.
  After Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, the damaging flooding of the 
Delaware, and devastating fires that damaged residential and commercial 
properties, my constituents are no strangers to disasters. Events like 
these have shown us that being ready for an emergency is essential; 
there is no substitute for preparedness.
  This year's National Preparedness Month campaign focuses on the 
theme: You Can Be the Hero.
  In coordination with FEMA and the American Red Cross, I urge all 
citizens to take concrete action toward preparing for emergencies and 
disasters. It takes a team effort to ensure that we are ready for any 
disaster.
  I encourage individuals, families, organizations, and businesses 
across America to make an emergency plan, put together an emergency 
supply kit, and join in local efforts to become a community 
preparedness partner. Your efforts today may save a life tomorrow.

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