[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

121 STAT. 2780
 
PROCLAMATION 8170--AUG. 30, 2007


Proclamation 8170 of August 30, 2007
National Preparedness Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about
the importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage all Americans
to better prepare their homes and communities for emergencies.
Protecting America's homeland and citizens is the shared responsibility
of the entire Nation. Individuals can prepare themselves and their
families for emergencies by taking simple steps such as organizing an
emergency supply kit, making a personal preparedness plan, becoming
informed about different threats, and getting involved in preparing
their community. These activities create a culture of preparedness and
can help save lives.
My Administration continues to improve our Nation's ability to prepare
for emergencies. The Department of Homeland Security is working with
other Federal, State, and local government organizations, as well as the
private sector, to prevent, respond to, and recover from all types of
emergencies. Together, Americans can significantly enhance the level of
national preparedness to further safeguard our communities and secure
our homeland.
This month is also an opportunity to pay tribute to America's first
responders who put themselves at risk for the safety of their fellow
citizens. These brave police officers, firefighters, and emergency
service personnel exemplify the compassion and commitment that help
strengthen our country. We will be forever grateful for their service
and sacrifice.
During National Preparedness Month, I encourage all Americans to get
involved in their community's preparedness efforts. Citizens may visit
ready.gov and citizencorps.gov to learn more about emergency
preparedness and ways to take action.
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 September 2007 as National
Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to
recognize the importance of preparing for potential emergencies and to
observe this month by participating in appropriate events, activities,
and preparedness programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH