[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 21 (Monday, May 29, 2006)]
[Page 980]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8020--National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006

May 19, 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

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., May 23, 2006]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on May 24. 
This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate 
issue.