[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 29757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4868]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8020 of May 19, 2006

                
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, private 
                organizations, public officials, and government 
                agencies will highlight the preparations necessary for 
                the new hurricane season that begins on June 1.

                Last year, a record number of hurricanes caused 
                unprecedented devastation across an entire region of 
                our country. Our citizens along the Gulf Coast 
                demonstrated their strength and resilience, and 
                individuals across America revealed their compassion 
                and resolve by opening their hearts, homes, and 
                communities to those in need.

                After these storms, Federal, State, and local 
                governments have worked to enhance our Nation's ability 
                to respond to large-scale natural disasters. The 
                Federal Government has conducted an extensive review of 
                preparedness and response efforts, and actions are 
                being taken at all levels of government to improve 
                communications and strengthen emergency response 
                capabilities.

                To help individuals, families, and businesses prepare 
                for the future, the Department of Homeland Security 
                provides checklists and information on natural 
                disasters and other threats at ready.gov. By working 
                together, government, private entities, and civic and 
                charitable organizations can help increase preparedness 
                for this year's hurricane season.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2006, 
                as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon 
                government agencies, private organizations, schools, 
                media, and residents in the coastal areas of our Nation 
                to share information about hurricane preparedness and 
                response to help save lives and protect communities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                nineteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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[FR Doc. 06-4868
Filed 5-23-06; 8:45 am]
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