[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 172 (Thursday, September 5, 2019)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 46869-46870]
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[FR Doc No: 2019-19365]
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Proclamation 9919 of August 30, 2019
National Preparedness Month, 2019
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since the early days of our Nation's history, Americans
have always demonstrated perseverance and determination
in the face of great challenges. Our Nation's efforts
to be prepared for whatever lies ahead have contributed
to our ability to consistently rise to the occasion
when adversity strikes. During National Preparedness
Month, we focus on promoting a culture of preparedness
to make our homes, businesses, communities, and Nation
more ready and resilient in the face of natural,
adversarial, accidental, and technological hazards. We
also honor and express our immense appreciation for the
brave first responders who risk their lives to help
others before, during, and after emergencies.
During the last 2 years, Americans have faced some of
the most devastating natural disasters and emergencies
in our Nation's history. From the U.S. Virgin Islands
to the Hawaiian Islands, we have endured hurricanes,
wildfires, floods, blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes,
and other extreme weather and perilous events. Our
resolve as a Nation has been tested again and again.
More than 50 people lost their lives after record
rainfall and strong winds from Hurricane Florence
caused catastrophic flooding and structural damage
throughout the Carolinas. Hurricane Michael became the
strongest hurricane ever to hit the Florida Panhandle,
causing major damage to property and tragically taking
more lives. And California's Camp Fire, which took the
lives of more than 80 people and destroyed thousands of
homes, was the deadliest and one of the most
destructive wildfires in more than a century.
In spite of these tremendous challenges, the American
people remain steadfast in their commitment to
overcoming any adversity. While Federal, State, local,
tribal, and territorial offices, as well as non-
governmental organizations, coordinate with first
responders and emergency personnel before, during, and
after an emergency, the most integral part of an
effective recovery following a disaster is preparedness
at every level of government, in the private sector,
and especially among our citizens. Maintaining
readiness starts by having an emergency plan in place
before disaster strikes. Signing up for alerts sent to
mobile devices is crucial. These alerts provide
critical early warnings, enabling people to get to
safety before disaster strikes. An emergency fund can
help cover unexpected costs for basic needs like food,
water, lodging, gas, and insurance deductibles. It is
also crucial to designate an out-of-town contact person
that family members can call in case of an emergency.
And parents and guardians should talk with their
children about how to be prepared for unexpected
emergencies at home or at school. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency's Ready Campaign outlines simple,
cost-effective, and life-saving measures you can take
to prepare yourself, your family, and your property.
Taking these simple steps can make a big difference
during a crisis or natural disaster.
This month, as Hurricane Dorian bears down on the
Florida coast, I encourage all Americans to take action
to be ready and resilient. While we cannot always know
when the next disaster or emergency will confront us,
we must remain ready. Together, we can ensure that all
Americans have the
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information and resources they need to safeguard
themselves and their loved ones from crisis or
disaster.
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 2019 as
National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans,
including Federal, State, tribal, and local officials,
to take action to be prepared for disaster or emergency
by making and practicing their emergency response
plans. Each step we take to become better prepared
makes a real difference in how our families and
communities will respond and persevere when faced with
the unexpected.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
fourth.
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[FR Doc. 2019-19365
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