    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9132--MAY 23, 2014

    Proclamation 9132 of May 23, 2014

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    Hurricanes can demolish towns, obliterate coastlines, and devastate
    families. We cannot eliminate the threats they pose, but with careful
    planning, we can better protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our
    communities. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, America

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    fortifies our homes and businesses so that we are ready long before
    these powerful storms make landfall.
    My Administration works closely with State, local, and tribal
    governments up and down our coastlines, helping prepare for and respond
    to storms. We are building partnerships with nonprofits and in the
    private sector, including leading technology companies, which are
    identifying innovative ways their platforms could strengthen relief
    efforts and bolster communication during emergencies. As the climate
    continues to warm, hurricane intensity and rainfall are projected to
    increase, and we expect sea level rise to make storm surges more costly.
    That is why, last year, I issued an Executive Order directing the
    Federal Government to take coordinated action to prepare our Nation for
    the impacts of climate change. In the years ahead we will remain
    committed to increasing resilience, investing in scientific research,
    and cutting red tape so we can quickly send assistance where it is
    needed most.
    It is also critical for individuals, families, and businesses to prepare
    well in advance. As this year's hurricane season approaches, Americans
    who live in at-risk areas should assemble emergency supply kits and
    create action plans--including where to go and routes to follow if State
    and local officials issue an evacuation order. Keep in mind that
    hurricanes and tropical storms are not just coastal events; they can
    produce damaging winds, catastrophic floods, and tornadoes hundreds of
    miles inland from the center of the storm.
    Whether you live along a coastline, inland, or on one of America's many
    islands, it is essential to know if you are vulnerable to hurricanes and
    tropical storms. Contact your local emergency management officials for
    detailed information, and visit www.Ready.gov or www.Hurricanes.gov/
    Prepare to learn what to do before, during, and after a storm.
    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 25 through May 31,
    2014, 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-third day of
    May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    eighth.
    BARACK OBAMA