[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[House]
[Pages 8374-8375]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, we are in the midst of hurricane season. 
My constituents and all Americans in coastal regions are susceptible to 
these devastating storms.
  Disasters can strike at any time, often with little warning. Just 
days ago, my district was hit by Tropical Storm Colin. The winds and 
heavy rains were intense, causing dangerous flooding. It is important 
that we have a plan in place.
  We must all be prepared with supply kits filled with potential 
lifesaving items, like flashlights, radios, and batteries. It is also 
crucial to follow local weather forecasts and heed any emergency 
warnings.
  The best way to guarantee safety is thorough preparation. My Web site 
at Bilirakis.house.gov as well as

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FEMA.gov both have important resources available to you.
  This year, be sure you are ready and safe.

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