[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 172 (Thursday, September 3, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 55165-55166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19751]


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                Proclamation 10067 of August 31, 2020

                
National Preparedness Month, 2020

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Preparedness Month, we pause to reflect 
                on the importance of mitigating the effects of 
                disasters and tragedies on our lives by devoting time 
                and resources to being prepared. As we observe National 
                Preparedness Month this September, I encourage all 
                Americans to take intentional, precautionary measures 
                to ensure the resilience of their families, homes, 
                communities, and businesses.

                Over the last year, our Nation has endured and 
                persevered through many threats. Last week, hurricane 
                Laura struck the Gulf Coast and affected the lives of 
                millions in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and 
                Mississippi. My Administration is monitoring Federal 
                response efforts and coordinating with State and local 
                authorities to provide aid to the affected areas. In 
                recent months, we have also responded to the 
                coronavirus pandemic with unparalleled vigor and 
                resolve, leveraging historic partnerships between the 
                public and private sectors to produce and provide 
                needed medical equipment and to develop therapeutics 
                and a vaccine. We remain committed to safely reopening 
                our country while protecting the most vulnerable among 
                us. We have also faced wildfires, earthquakes, and 
                storms, including a devastating weather system on 
                Easter Sunday of this year that spawned more than 120 
                tornadoes in the southeastern United States. Despite 
                the unprecedented nature and scope of the challenges we 
                have faced, the American people have remained resolute 
                in their determination to overcome any adversity. My 
                Administration will continue to work with State, local, 
                tribal, and territorial partners to ensure the country 
                is prepared to meet any challenges that may arise.

                National Preparedness Month is also an opportunity to 
                reiterate our gratitude for the selfless service of the 
                brave men and women who help prepare our Nation for 
                disasters and take action when they strike. Our first 
                responders, critical infrastructure and other frontline 
                workers, and disaster response volunteers often take 
                great personal risks to perform their duties. These 
                patriots are essential to the security of our Nation, 
                and we remain committed to supporting them in their 
                mission.

                Promoting a culture of resilience through preparedness 
                helps enable communities and individuals to take the 
                preparatory actions necessary to overcome the threats 
                and hazards that present themselves. The Federal 
                Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign, which can 
                be found by accessing Ready.gov, can help all Americans 
                prepare for crisis situations. This easy-to-use 
                response can help individuals and families create an 
                emergency fund for unexpected expenses, set up a 
                designated shelter area within a home, subscribe to 
                local emergency alerts on mobile devices, and determine 
                a reliable out-of-town contact during times of crisis. 
                By taking these steps, people can mitigate damage and 
                speed up recovery efforts across the country when 
                disaster strikes.

                During National Preparedness Month, I encourage all 
                Americans to adopt a proactive mindset and take the 
                necessary steps to prepare their families and 
                communities to withstand and recover from unexpected 
                events. We cannot always know when the next crisis will 
                occur, but we can know that we will be prepared by 
                committing ourselves to a culture of resilience.

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                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 2020 as 
                National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans, 
                including Federal, State, tribal, and local officials, 
                to take action to be prepared for a disaster or an 
                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 
                thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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