[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18951]



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Vol. 82

Tuesday,

No. 170

September 5, 2017

Part II





The President





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Proclamation 9632--National Preparedness Month, 2017
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                Proclamation 9632 of August 30, 2017

                
National Preparedness Month, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Preparedness Month, we bring attention 
                to the importance of readying ourselves for disasters, 
                both natural and man-made. We also take this time to 
                extend our sincerest gratitude to first responders, who 
                selflessly run toward danger to keep our Nation and its 
                people safe. We vow to support them and provide the 
                tools they need to save lives.

                This year marks the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane 
                Sandy, which ravaged the Northeast; the 10-year 
                anniversary of the Enhanced Fujita (EF) level-5 tornado 
                that leveled 95 percent of the Greensburg, Kansas, 
                community; and the 25-year anniversary of Hurricane 
                Andrew, the most destructive hurricane in Florida's 
                history. And, this week we are especially mindful of 
                those affected by the catastrophic Hurricane Harvey, 
                which brought historic floods to Texas. While these 
                tragedies underscore our vulnerabilities, they also 
                remind us of our Nation's great resilience. In the 
                responses to each of these unexpected disasters, we 
                have seen the character of the American spirit--
                courageousness, determination, and generosity.

                This month we recognize that by educating the Nation on 
                how to prepare and respond to emergencies, we can save 
                countless lives. Unfortunately, fewer than half of 
                American families report having an emergency response 
                plan. While we never know when the next disaster will 
                strike, it is incumbent upon every American to be 
                prepared.

                Americans can start today to improve our readiness for 
                the next disaster. The first steps include making and 
                practicing a family emergency response plan, creating 
                an emergency supply kit, and signing up for emergency 
                alerts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready 
                campaign outlines additional important and low-cost 
                measures Americans can take right now to protect their 
                family, pets, and property before a major disaster. 
                Together, we will create a stronger and safer Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 2017 as 
                National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans, 
                including Federal, State, and local officials, to take 
                action to be prepared for disaster or emergency by 
                making and practicing their plans. Each step we take to 
                become better prepared will make a real difference in 
                how our families and communities will respond and 
                persevere when faced with the unexpected.

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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 seventeen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                second.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2017-18951
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