[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 126, 112th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8830--MAY 25, 2012

Proclamation 8830 of May 25, 2012

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2012

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, hurricanes put communities at risk of catastrophic damage
from storm surges, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. During National
Hurricane Preparedness Week, we rededicate ourselves to preventing loss
of life and damage to property by raising awareness about hurricane
hazards and taking action to protect our families, our homes, and our
neighborhoods.


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My Administration is working hand-in-hand with communities and State and
local officials to take necessary steps to prepare before storms strike.
With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National
Hurricane Center, we continue to advance accurate tropical storm
forecasting that gives individuals more time to get out of harm's way.
And through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, we are
collaborating with partners across all levels of government and
throughout the private and non-profit sectors to develop robust systems
for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. By engaging voices
not only at the State and national levels, but also within
neighborhoods, we empower communities across America to identify their
unique needs and existing resources that may be used to address them.
A community-based approach to emergency management begins with an
informed public. This week, I encourage all Americans living in areas
that could be impacted by a hurricane to prepare by creating an
emergency supply kit, learning evacuation routes, and developing a
family communications plan to help ensure loved ones can find one
another before and after a severe storm. If a hurricane is approaching,
take shelter immediately, follow the directions of State and local
officials, and evacuate if instructed. To learn more and find additional
resources on how to prepare for and respond to severe weather, visit
www.Ready.gov and www.Weather.gov.
As we mark the beginning of hurricane season, let us recommit to
ensuring the safety of our loved ones and our communities, and to
building a stronger, more resilient Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 27 through June 2,
2012, 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 twenty-fifth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
sixth.
BARACK OBAMA