[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 173 (Friday, September 6, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 54743-54744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21822]


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                Proclamation 9009 of August 30, 2013

                
National Preparedness Month, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Time and again, America faces crises that test our 
                readiness and challenge our resolve--from natural 
                disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods to 
                shootings, cyber incidents, and even acts of terrorism. 
                While my Administration is working tirelessly to avert 
                national tragedies, it is every American's 
                responsibility to be prepared. By planning for 
                emergencies, individuals can protect themselves and 
                their families while also contributing to their 
                communities' resilience. During National Preparedness 
                Month, we refocus our efforts on readying ourselves, 
                our families, our neighborhoods, and our Nation for any 
                crisis we may face.

                My Administration is committed to preparing our country 
                for the full range of threats. In the face of an 
                emergency, we will continue to cut through red tape and 
                bolster coordination. At my direction, the Federal 
                Emergency Management Agency will launch a comprehensive 
                campaign to build and sustain national preparedness 
                with private sector, non-profit, and community leaders 
                and all levels of government. The campaign will be 
                based on science, research and development, public 
                outreach, and broad participation. It will aim to 
                inspire Americans of all ages to increase their 
                preparedness by moving from awareness to action.

                Over this past year, ordinary Americans have stepped up 
                in moments of trial and tragedy to perform real acts of 
                heroism. Despite the brave actions of first responders 
                across America, neighbors and friends are often the 
                first on the scene after an emergency, and 
                circumstances can call anyone to become a hero. This 
                year's National Preparedness Month theme, ``You Can Be 
                the Hero,'' asks all Americans to ready themselves to 
                assist in case of emergency. Anyone can improve their 
                preparedness by making or reviewing emergency plans 
                with their family and by building a disaster kit with 
                food, water, and essential supplies. Visit 
                www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov to see which types of 
                disasters are most likely for your area and learn more 
                about what you can do to prepare.

                This month, as we reflect on challenges to our 
                communities, regions, and our Nation, we continue to 
                lend our support to recovery efforts, and we honor our 
                first responders by doing our part to build a more 
                resilient America.

                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 September 2013 as 
                National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans 
                to recognize the importance of preparedness and work 
                together to enhance our national security, resilience, 
                and readiness.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2013-21822
Filed 9-5-13; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3295-F3