[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 93 (Monday, May 13, 2024)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 41289-41290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10524]


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                Proclamation 10748 of May 3, 2024

                
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2024

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Too many families know the pain of having their lives 
                and livelihoods devastated by powerful hurricanes, 
                tropical storms, and typhoons. During National 
                Hurricane Preparedness Week, we shed light on the 
                dangerous impacts of hurricanes and share best 
                practices on how to prepare and stay safe. We also show 
                our gratitude to the first responders, volunteers, and 
                all those who help to prepare communities in advance 
                and rescue, recover, and rebuild in the wake of their 
                darkest moments.

                In Louisiana, Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico, I 
                have walked the empty streets that hurricanes left 
                behind. Community members have told me about the homes, 
                churches, and small businesses that stood there only a 
                few days before--how everything they had worked for had 
                been wiped out. Hurricanes have caused billions of 
                dollars in damage. With the climate crisis, extreme 
                weather events like hurricanes may grow more frequent 
                and intense.

                My Administration has taken action to make our Nation 
                more resilient to and prepared for extreme weather. Our 
                Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--the most significant 
                investment in infrastructure in decades--is 
                strengthening, restoring, and building roads, bridges, 
                and ports across our country. I also signed the 
                Inflation Reduction Act--the most significant climate 
                investment in the history of the world. With these 
                pieces of legislation, we are investing tens of 
                billions of dollars in building a future that keeps 
                Americans safe from the threat of extreme weather. We 
                are modernizing building codes to be more protective 
                and upgrading electric grids so the power does not go 
                out when storms land. We are helping States prepare 
                safe evacuation routes and launch new construction 
                projects that keep vulnerable coastal communities safe 
                against extreme weather events like hurricanes and 
                storm surges. We are revitalizing critical ecosystems 
                like reefs, beaches, and wetlands that naturally keep 
                us safer during storms by buffering shorelines against 
                the waves.

                This week, as we approach hurricane season, every 
                American can take steps to plan, prepare, and better 
                protect their families and homes. Review emergency 
                plans and insurance policies and make sure they are up 
                to date. Store important documents in a secure and 
                accessible place, learn local evacuation routes, and 
                prepare an emergency kit. If a storm approaches, keep a 
                close eye on storm surge and hurricane warnings, and 
                follow guidance from local authorities. Spreading 
                awareness about preparation for hurricanes can make a 
                huge difference in keeping friends, families, and 
                neighbors safe. For more information, visit ready.gov 
                for tips on how to protect yourself from all hazards.

                I have often said that America is the only country that 
                has emerged from every crisis stronger than when we 
                entered it. That is in no small part due to the courage 
                and compassion of volunteers, first responders, and 
                everyday people who show up in the wake of disaster. 
                They have put roofs over people's heads, rebuilt what 
                was lost, and saved lives. This National Hurricane 
                Preparedness Week, we honor their service, and we

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                recommit to doing our part in keeping America's 
                communities safe and secure from these disasters.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., 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 5 through 
                May 11, 2024, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
                I urge all Americans to help build our climate-
                resilient Nation so that individuals, organizations, 
                and community leaders are empowered to take action to 
                make their communities more secure in the face of 
                extreme weather and climate change. I call on our 
                Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, and local 
                government agencies to share information that will 
                protect lives and property.

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

[FR Doc. 2024-10524
Filed 5-10-24; 8:45 am]
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