[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 32877-32878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13515]


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                Proclamation 8830 of May 25, 2012

                
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2012

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Every year, hurricanes put communities at risk of 
                catastrophic damage from storm surges, flooding, high 
                winds, and tornadoes. During National Hurricane 
                Preparedness Week, we rededicate ourselves to 
                preventing loss of life and damage to property by 
                raising awareness about hurricane hazards and taking 
                action to protect our families, our homes, and our 
                neighborhoods.

                My Administration is working hand-in-hand with 
                communities and State and local officials to take 
                necessary steps to prepare before storms strike. With 
                the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 
                National Hurricane Center, we continue to advance 
                accurate tropical storm forecasting that gives 
                individuals more time to get out of harm's way. And 
                through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, we are 
                collaborating with partners across all levels of 
                government and throughout the private and non-profit 
                sectors to develop robust systems for disaster 
                preparedness, response, and recovery. By engaging 
                voices not only at the State and national levels, but 
                also within neighborhoods, we empower communities 
                across America to identify their unique needs and 
                existing resources that may be used to address them.

                A community-based approach to emergency management 
                begins with an informed public. This week, I encourage 
                all Americans living in areas that could be impacted by 
                a hurricane to prepare by creating an emergency supply 
                kit, learning evacuation routes, and developing a 
                family communications plan to help ensure loved ones 
                can find one another before and after a severe storm. 
                If a hurricane is approaching, take shelter 
                immediately, follow the directions of State and local 
                officials, and evacuate if instructed. To learn more 
                and find additional resources on how to prepare for and 
                respond to severe weather, visit www.Ready.gov and 
                www.Weather.gov.

                As we mark the beginning of hurricane season, let us 
                recommit to ensuring the safety of our loved ones and 
                our communities, and to building a stronger, more 
                resilient Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 27 through June 
                2, 2012, 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.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2012-13515
Filed 5-31-12; 11:15 am]
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