[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3809
 
PROCLAMATION 8020--MAY 19, 2006



Proclamation 8020 of May 19, 2006
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, private organizations,
public officials, and government agencies will highlight the
preparations necessary for the new hurricane season that begins on June
1.
Last year, a record number of hurricanes caused unprecedented
devastation across an entire region of our country. Our citizens along
the Gulf Coast demonstrated their strength and resilience, and
individuals across America revealed their compassion and resolve by
opening their hearts, homes, and communities to those in need.
After these storms, Federal, State, and local governments have worked to
enhance our Nation's ability to respond to large-scale natural
disasters. The Federal Government has conducted an extensive review of
preparedness and response efforts, and actions are being taken at all
levels of government to improve communications and strengthen emergency
response capabilities.
To help individuals, families, and businesses prepare for the future,
the Department of Homeland Security provides checklists and information
on natural disasters and other threats at ready.gov. By working
together, government, private entities, and civic and charitable
organizations can help increase preparedness for this year's hurricane
season.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27,
2006, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon government
agencies, private organizations, schools, media, and residents in the
coastal areas of our Nation to share information about hurricane
preparedness and response to help save lives and protect communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH