    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10024 of May 1, 2020
    National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    As we observe National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I call on Americans
    in hurricane-prone regions to take appropriate measures to help mitigate
    the devastation that these storms can produce. Through proper
    preparation, we can bolster our resilience against any challenge we face
    from these incredibly powerful storms.
    Accurate forecasting is crucial for communities across our country,
    which need advance notice to protect lives and property from hurricanes.
    My Administration remains dedicated to enhancing our hurricane tracking
    and prediction capabilities. As we have entered a new era of
    supercomputing, we have been able to increase our computing capacity and
    ensure the United States has the most accurate weather forecasting
    models in the world. Additionally, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
    Administration's Earth Prediction Innovation Center continues to improve
    our knowledge of severe weather and further increase our forecasting
    accuracy. Innovators like these are helping to protect the lives of
    Americans living in hurricane-prone areas, giving
    them access to critical information before a hurricane arrives and
    enabling appropriate preparations.
    While these strides in improving our predictive abilities are
    significant, the power of preemptive planning for every hazard created
    by hurricanes cannot be discounted. In the United States, storm surge
    and inland flooding from heavy rains have historically caused more
    hurricane-related deaths than the winds generated by the storms. The
    National Weather Service's Weather-Ready Nation initiative and the
    Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign are excellent
    resources for preparing your defense against the destructive potential
    of hurricanes and other severe storms. Emergency planning--including
    putting together an emergency supply kit; ensuring your house and
    business are hurricane-ready; considering flood insurance options;
    creating communication plans with family members; and, when a storm
    approaches, determining if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone--will
    help empower you, your community, and our Nation to be more prepared and
    responsive.

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    Hurricane season can also place a heavy burden on our medical
    professionals, first responders, and critical infrastructure workers. We
    know these very same people are already operating under great strain to
    respond to the coronavirus pandemic. We extend to them our deepest
    gratitude and vow to provide them any support they need during these
    challenging times. This week is an opportunity for all Americans living
    in areas susceptible to hurricane-related harm to take proactive
    measures to protect their families, businesses, communities, and
    livelihood. Taking action now to keep our loved ones and property safe
    from the threats posed by hurricanes will help us be an even more
    resilient Nation.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 3 through May 9,
    2020 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon everyone to
    take action this week by making use of the online resources provided by
    the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
    to safeguard your families, homes, and businesses from the dangers of
    hurricanes and severe storms. I also call upon Federal, State, local,
    tribal, and territorial emergency management officials to help inform
    our communities about hurricane preparedness and response in order to
    prevent storm damage and save lives.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of May,
    in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of
    the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP